To propagate, promote and popularize the settlement of domestic and international disputes by different modes of ADR.

To establish, facilitate and provide administrative and other support services for holding conciliation, mediation and arbitration proceedings.

To promote reform in the system of settlement of disputes and its healthy development within the frame-work of the social and economic needs of the community.

To appoint conciliators, Mediators, Arbitrators and other ADR neutrals when so requested by the parties from among a panel of qualified and experienced ADR neutrals.

To undertake training/teaching in ADR and related matters and to award diplomas, certificates and other academic or professional distinctions.

To develop infrastructure for higher education and research in the field of ADR.

To arrange for fellowship, scholarships, stipends etc., with a view to developing professionalism in ADR.