Research and study of the rich variety of folklore and oral tradition that exist among the numerous ethnic communities and in Northeast India forms one of the central focuses of the institute. Hence the department of Folklore and Oral tradition of ABILAC deals in the realm of documentation, research and preservation of such variegated facets of folklore heritage being nurtured among the various communities in Northeast India. Some of the specific areas of focus of the department
The department undertook various projects since its inception towards fulfilling its objectives.