Its objective is to popularize astronomy and induce students, enthusiasts to make useful contributions in the field of astronomical research.
Since its establishment in August 1986, many seminars, workshops, Basic Astronomy Courses for students and elders, Sky Watching Programmes were conducted by the organization.
[1] The important milestones in the brief tenure of Akashmitra Mandal are marked by some major contributions to the society in the field of astronomy in general and information dissemination in particular.
Apart from the publication of Directory of Persons Associated with Astronomy in India, Akashmitra Mandal successfully measured the latitude of Kalyan city.
Akashmitra Mandal had conducted a youth astronomy seminar, with the participation of about 200 students.