To meet the information needs of the scholars in the SAARC region

To harness the applications of information technology in information management in Member States

To create Traditional Knowledge Digital Libraries, e-journal Access facility, networking the focal points for SAARC Member States

To develop the web enabled databases of SDC information and to provide the other information related to its activities, programmes, meetings, events, etc.

To facilitate in furthering the economic, social, and industrial development of the Member States by providing timely access to relevant and accurate information