• To provide a professional platform to present and develop contemporary photography in India.

• To publish photography books and further the discussion about book making by organizing photo book exhibitions.

• To digitally index and catalogue old and contemporary photographic archives to make them accessible.

• To exhibit works by international photographers and build relationships with international institutions.

• To provide space and resources for talks and presentations by photographers, curators and historians.

• To build an accessible library of photography books, catalogues and journals.

• To pursue initiatives which will raise the importance of Indian photography at international museums and photography festivals.

• To develop grants for photographers to pursue their personal projects.