The different programs and functions of CIIL is given below:

Functions

• Language Teaching
• Materials Production
• Language Analysis
• Documentation
• Consultancy Publication
• Inter-disciplinary Research
• Coordinating the Activities of Language Development
• Advise the Central and State Governments on matters related to Language
• Technology Development for Indian Languages
• Research and Development of Tribal Languages

Programs

• Project Programmes
• Ten Month Intensive Courses
• Orientation & Refresher Courses
• Training Programs
• Grant in Aid (GIA)
• Contact Cum Correspondence Courses
• Composite Correspondence Course in Kannada(CCCK)
• On-Line Teaching
• India Studies Programme