The specific objectives of the Institute are

 To innovate, develop and standardize epidemiological techniques and practices

 To provide epidemiological services to the central and state governments and other agencies

 To liason with research institutes, field units and the central and state ministries of health and    family welfare in matters relating to epidemiology

 To develop human resource in the field of epidemiology through education and training. To    provide required training facilities in epidemiology for medical and para-medical workers

 To conduct and support epidemiological studies for prioritization and health policy planning in    relation to control of diseases in line with national health needs

 To conduct and support operational research and health systems research as relevant to the    specified health programmes from time-to-time

 To refine and develop epidemiological research methods. To develop epidemiological science    and tools for managerial and operational purposes. To test and evolve newer strategies and    interventions and facilitate their transition from the laboratory to the field and conduct or provide    advice regarding alternative approaches

 To serve as the national centre of epidemiology informatics

 To make available consultancy services

 To serve as the hub of a network of epidemiological activities