IMCO is recognized as one of the reputed organizations by the Government of Orissa and Goverment of India to undertake studies in agriculture, water resources, economic planning, energy, environment, industry, population, health, rural development etc. It is also accredited to take-up Concurrent Evaluation Studies & Census Based on studies by the Ministry of Rural Development and the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India .IMCO is headed by Dr.S.K.Mohapatra, MBA, Ph.D. and his team of social scientists and supported by experts from the field of Renewable Energy, Environment, Agricultural & Irrigation Engineering, Manpower Training etc..