To preserve, foster and develop Urdu Language and its literature.

To encourage and publish original works of literary and academic merit or popular and children books in Urdu.

To arrange translation in Urdu of literary and scientific works as also works on other topics, not hitherto translated in Urdu Language.

To hold seminars, symposia, conferences and other gatherings of an academic nature, interalia or for discussing problems connected with Urdu in the perspective of world literary currents as also with respect to the implementation of government orders regarding facilities for the teaching and use of Urdu and in pursuance of the aforesaid objects to give financial assistance to various literary and cultural organizations who organize similar functions subject to a maximum limit of Rs. 500/- in each such-individual case.

To acquire movable and immovable properties for the Akademi provided that in case of acquisition of immovable properties prior approval of the Government shall be necessary.

To bring to the notice of the Government the demands of the Urdu speaking people regarding the teaching. and use of urdu, including difficulties in the implementation of Government orders.

To do all such acts and take all such steps as are likely to advance the objects specified above.