Keeping in view the Aims and Objectives of the IILS, it is currently engaged in the following activities:

• It offers training programmes on Effective Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Written Communication, Report Writing, Holding of Meetings/Negotiations with special reference to the use of English and other Indian languages.
• It conducts short term need based courses in various Indian languages for foreigners.
• It develops methods, materials and audio-visual aids for various types of language courses in Indian languages.
• It provides consultancy to various national and international organizations/institutions on matters related to the development and use of Indian languages in different domains.
• It is engaged in the preparation of books, and software packages related to linguistic research in Indian languages.
• The IILS awards Fellowships each year to renowned scholars in recognition of their invaluable contribution to the study of language, linguistics, literature, and culture.
• The IILS conducts seminars, conferences and workshops on various issues related to languages, linguistics and culture independently and in collaboration with other academic institutions.