SDC acts as a repository of documents/reports in the region and on the region in scientific, technical, economical, industry-related and developmental matters. Publications of the SDC include the Directory of Research and Industrial Institutions in the SAARC Region and select Bibliography on the Alternative Systems of Medicine in the SAARC Region.
        Human Resource Development is an important activity of SDC. It conducts Short Term/Attachment/AIS courses for library/documentation/information professionals in the Member States.
        The centre also offers information services for research scholars in the Member States.