- Formulation of Five-Year Plans
- Conducting Mid-term appraisal of Five-Year Plans
- Formulation of Annual Plans
- Preparation of Plan Budget (English and Malayalam versions)
- Preparation of Economic Review (English and Malayalam versions)
- Preparation of district-wise break up of Plan funds
- Preparation of Summary Document
- Preparation of Green Book
- Monitor and review the implementation of schemes/projects by Departments
- Provide advice to the Government on matters related to planning, programme implementation, policy or any other matter referred to it
- Appraisal of projects
- Provide advice to Government Departments on technical matters
- Assist and advice Departments in preparation and implementation of projects/schemes
- Conduct of workshops and seminars on areas related to Agriculture and allied sectors
- Preparation of quick assessment of project/schemes
- Participation in working groups for vetting of projects and according administrative sanction
- Constitution of Working groups prior to formulation Five-Year Plans and publication of reports
- Constitution of need based task forces
- Field visits at district/sub district-level to assess feedback on various schemes.