The following divisions of core competence are suggested for the Institute:

• Conservation & Biodiversity management
• Breeding and Genetic improvement of Crops, Livestock and Fish
• Agro-ecosystems - Research and Innovations
• Biotechnology & Molecular Research
• Agro-enterprises & Livelihood enhancement
• Centre for Markets, Policies, Impacts
• Gender and Diversity analysis
• Centre for Knowledge sharing & information dissemination