i) The Governing Body of the Institute is the highest executive body of the Institute.  It is the function of the Governing Body to carry out the objectives of the Institute as set forth in the Memorandum of Association of the Institute.  The Governing Body is responsible for the organisation, general superintendence, direction and control of the activities of the Institute and  exercises all the powers of the Institute not otherwise provided for in the rules subject to such limitations as  imposed from time to time by the Government of India. The policy decisions of the Institute are taken by the Governing Body with the approval of the Government of India wherever necessary.

ii) The Research Advisory Council advises on the scientific activities of the Institute including drawing up of five year plan projects, annual programme of research, quarterly work plan and field programmes and review, evaluate and monitor research work carried out by the Institute.  It also recommends the adoption of the annual report of the Institute.  The proceedings of the Research Advisory Council are put up to the Governing Body for approval.

iii) The Finance & Building Committee of the Institute is responsible for drawing up of  financial aspects of  five year plans, annual budget estimates and revised estimates, reappropriations and other financial matters.  It is also responsible for major building activities and the proceedings of the Finance & Building Committee are submitted to the Governing Body for approval. 

iv) The Director is the Chief Executive of the Institute and is responsible for implementation of the decisions of the Governing Body.  The Director has set up various advisory committees such as Research Planning & Coordination Cell,  Information, Documentation & Library Committee, Computer Committee, Museum Committee, Herbarium Committee, Electron Microscopy Committee, Maceration Facility Committee, Photography Committee, Building & Electrical Maintenance Committee, Auditorium and Audio Visual Committee, Garden Committee, Guest House Maintenance Committee, Press and Public Relations Committee, Raj Bhasha Committee, Vehicle Maintenance Committee, Stores and Quality Control Committee and Staff  Welfare Committee.