Increase in cane and sugar yields per unit area. Improve efficiency of inputs (water, fertilizers, agrochemicals, diesel, labour/manpower). Sustainable production system (including environment friendly approach, soil fertility & health, socio-economic aspects) Explore potential of bi-products & energy production from sugarcane biomass Prepare for mechanization in future and application of new technologies Effective Technology Transfer and Capacity Building of Young researchers/technicians/farmers.