The Centre aims to design, develop and conduct training and research in the following indicative areas:
• Disaster Management
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Drought Management
• Cyclone/Flood management
• Environment, Forest and Climate change
• Sustainable development
• Biodiversity
• Life Style for Environment (LIFE)
• Waste Management
• Urban & Rural infrastructure
• Sustainable Urban development
• Inclusive cities
• Urban planning-Master plans/local area plans (Big data & data analytics in urban planning, Geographical Information System)
• Rural Development & Planning