The   principal  objectives   of  the  Centre  is to
function   as   an   information   base   in   each 
specialty  so   that  the  scientists   have   ready
access  to  the   computer   based   information  on
resources,  databases  in   subject  fields,  and to
build  up  expertise in  bioinformatics  in  keeping
with  the  rapid development in this area.

To   provide  a  computer  based  information storage
and  retrieval  system  of  database   that  collects
structured  information  generated  by  research  and
industrial  institutions  in  the  identified  fields 
of  biotechnology, continually  update  the databases
and  make  the information  available  to  the  users.

An active  network  mode, in which the scientists get
access  to  the   biotechnology   community   in  the
identified  areas, answer  requests  for  information
in an interactive  and  discussive  mode and actively
initiate  dialogue  among groups with common interest. 

To provide retrieval service either online or offline
in  their  specialized  areas  and  to  give  overall
information support  even  in areas other  than those
assigned to them.

To  provide  communication  link  with  international 
databases  for  selective  bibliographic  information 
as well  as  access to molecular biology data for the
user scientists.

To  develop  software  packages and databases specific
to user needs.

To conduct  training courses in the specialized areas
periodically  to   meet the special  requirements  of
manpower  development in  the  area  and  to  promote 
awareness about the computerized storage and retrieval
facility among  bio-scientists  and  information.

The  Centre  has  initiated  a  program  of providing
CDROM search services  through email to those who are
engaged in research  and  development  activities  in
biological sciences and allied fields in Jammu & Kashmir.
The users are  requested  to  mail  key  words on the
topics of interest along with  their email address as
the  service is  extended  through  email  only. Upon
receiving the request, we will take care of searching
the  appropriate  CD-ROM  database  for the key words
provided  and  arrange to  send  the  search  out put
through email as an attached text document.

The Centre Provides all help to University department
of Biochemistry in Teaching Biostatics to its students
which is a part of their curriculum.