Development of varieties and technologies for irrigated wheat, barley, chickpea, lentil, pea, pearl millet, groundnut, cluster bean and vegetables; integrated farming system, integrated nutrient management including organic farming and nutrient recycling, micronutrient research,drought and high temperature stress, white grub management, pesticide residue research, biological pest control, seed technology research, nematode management in cereals and pulses, and post harvest technology are the lead functions.