The major objectives of Institute are :

• To develop man power for providing services to the Orthopaedically Handicapped population, namely Training of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Orthotist and Prosthetist, Employment and Placement Officers, Vocational Counsellors etc.

• To conduct and sponsor research into all aspects related to the rehabilitation of the Orthopaedically Handicapped.

• To standardise the aids and appliances for the Orthopaedically Handicapped and to promote their manufacture and distribution.

• To develop model services for the Ortopaedically Handicapped population in the areas of Restorative Surgery, Aids and Appliances, Vocational Training etc.

• To servce as apex Documentation and Information Center in the area of Orthopaedically Handicapped.

• To privide consultancy services to the state and government and voluntary agencies