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.