1. The centre should have a comprehensive database on chemicals and hazardous material and should provide prompt   guidance to the caller.

2. The centre should have information regarding first aid, Medical information, antidotes and precautions to be observed in the event of an emergency.

3. To predict the accident scenario for any given case.

4. To Disseminate technical and scientific information to the target groups and authorities to prevent/mitigate chemical hazards.

5. To undertake training and awareness programmes for the benefit for people in the interest of environment, through publications, workshops, seminars and ‘Query Response Service’.

6. To coordinate with district administration, law & order authorities, State Crisis Group, District Crisis Groups and other authorities dealing with chemical emergencies.

7. Inventorization of chemicals being used in the State.

8. To identify priority chemicals and processes in the State.

9. To decide the routed for the movement for hazardous chemicals.

10. To keep records of regions, maps, topographical features, etc.

11. Work as Central Agency in the State for dissemination of information.

12.To maintain data base on chemicals and hazardous materials.

13. Centre to be manned and operated round the clock.

14. ERC to have an emergency response van containing equipment and persons on round-the-clock basis.