The main objectives of HIMBUNKAR at present are:

1. To purchase & stock raw material, tools & appliances connected with handloom and handicrafts industry, primarily for use in its own business and for supply primarily to its members.
2. To arrange for the establishment of depots for the sale of handloom & handicrafts products belonging primarily to Apex Society and its members.
3. To arrange for dyeing, sizing, callendering and finishing of handloom products.
4. To undertake production of handloom & handicrafts goods on its own account or from members.
5. To carry out publicity & propaganda in respect of handloom & handicrafts industry by publication of suitable literature, arrangement of demonstration, organization of conferences for weavers, participation in exhibitions & otherwise.
6. To collect commercial information regarding handloom & handicrafts industry, particularly relating to market conditions, adoption of new designs and improvements in techniques of production & disseminating such information amongst its members.

The area of operation of the society is spread over the whole of the state of Himachal Pradesh.