The Objects of the Council as defined in the Memorandum of Association are :
– to participate in the formulation and implementation of policies and programmes relating to India’s external cultural relations;
– to foster and strengthen cultural relations and mutual understanding between India and other countries;
– to promote cultural exchange with other countries and peoples;
– to establish and develop relations with national and inter-national Organization in the field of culture;
– to take such measures as may be required to further these objectives.