The main objectives of the MTA Department are highlighted as below.

1. To mould Tourism Professionals ideally suitable for serving in all fields of the Tourism Industry by way of running academic programs. 

2. To run academic programs ensuring all round improvement of the Tourism Industry in order to enhance the Quality of Life of host population by imparting education on tourism benefits and enhancing the experience of tourists through delivery of the quality product and services. 

3. To assist the Tourism Authorities in Tourism Policy Making and effective implementation of Tourism Programs by carrying out research projects and thereby suggesting the overall strategies for the proper growth and development of Tourism

4. To create skills and knowledge base for the local population to be involved in serving in the Tourism Industry by way of organizing Seminars, Workshops and Conferences

5. To inculcate knowledge of optimum local resource utilization for developing tourism in a sustainable manner and promote balanced regional development on account of tourism by way of producing trained tourism professionals.

6. To develop strategies to harness the vast natural and socio-cultural resources of an area for tourism development by way of maintaining proper liaison with  Tourism and Allied Departments of the Government and providing them extension activities.

7. To educate the people of the benefits of tourism development to their local communities and foster community approach to tourism development by way of organizing outdoor activities of our students like Tourism Expeditions , Adventure and Eco-Friendly Camps.