Section 4. Objects of the University

The objects of University among others shall be to impart education in different branches of Fisheries Sciences; to undertake the extension of Fisheries Sciences to the rural people of the State of Andhra Pradesh; and to promote research, technology refinement programmes in production and post-harvest technology including processing and marketing in Fisheries and to streamline the Fisheries Education, affiliate, recognize the colleges imparting Fisheries education; in order to facilitate comprehensive development of Fisheries for increased contribution to State's economy and set benchmark standards through appropriate interventions in fisheries production, teaching, research and extension.