The main aim of the CSTD is to provide the staff working in the University with a framework that supports and encourages the development        of all staff in line both teaching and non-teaching by updating their knowledge, skills and performance keeping in view of the Objectives of the Centre.

 The University has assigned the following objectives to the CSTD.

• To assess the training needs of different categories of distance educators and distance education functionaries;
• To arrange for skill development and application of new technologies;
• To provide opportunities for professional growth through wide exposure to development and innovation;
• To plan and organise a variety of training activities;
• To develop training materials/ manuals; 
• To collaborate with agencies having similar objectives.

To meet the needs of the University and the staff working in different sections, cadres and departments, the CSTD has designed and executed programmes ranges from creating awareness, to give orientation, to enhance the skills, to apply new technologies and to adapt new strategies for the better performance of the system.