To undertake, aid, promote and co-ordinate research and development activities on all aspects of handloom industry.

To publish research papers, books and periodicals and undertake and assist in the organization of conferences, seminars, workshops and lectures in matters connected with the above.

To conduct short term courses on management, productivity, allied subjects etc. for the benefit of the managerial persons and supervisory staff employed in the Handloom Industry.

To work in collaboration with other industries, organizations, associations and societies established for the development of Handloom Industry.

In order to achieve these objectives Institute of Handloom and Textile technology, for the last 10 years, has been conducting short term courses in weaving and designing, dyeing, silk weaving, special training in jacquard weaving technology, fabric printing etc. The training activities are conducted on a need based programme, so as to contribute skilled workers to the industry. Further, Institute has conducted seminars on ISO 9000,management orientation programmes, demonstration programme on Eco friendly dying, applications of natural dyes, workshop on tapestry and art weaving ,technology upgradation programme.

Thus, today Institute of Handloom and Textile technology under the guidance of illustrious governing body and technical experts with foresight and far reaching vision has been in the forefront of innovations in technical education of Handloom and Textile Industry in the state.

Institute is situated in a premises of 4.13 acres of land and a building capacity of 3804 square meters enroute to National Highway from Kannur to Thalassery at Kizhunna,Thottada,8kms away from District Head Quarters, Kannur. The participants and trainees find the calm and peaceful atmosphere of the campus, highly conducive for study and introspection. It is a perfect heaven for retreat, providing a refreshing change from the normal work-day surroundings.