Function:

• Economic utilization of salt affected soils
• Study of soil and water factors causing salinity / sodicity
• Development of reclamation technology for salt affected soils
• Development of measures / practices to avoid salinization / sodication of soils
• Improvement of plant nutrition in salt affected soils
• Standardization and screening/ evolution of salt resistant/tolerant varieties/ crops/vegetables/horticultural plants
• Development of crop production technologies for salt affected soils
• Identification and collection of natural vegetation capable of withstanding high salt concentrations
• Promotion of aquaculture, farm forestry in areas less favorable for crop cultivation
• Development of cheap drainage system and mechanical devices for better tillage
• Advisory service to the farmers.
• Soil Salinity Research Institute, (SSRI) has been endeavoring to solve related problems through investigation of various natures.