AIPP has played an important role in drafting and tabling the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act which gives Panchayati Raj Institutions the constitutional rights and powers to operate at the grass root level. In addition, AIPP has been involved in research, imparting training and production of literature including a monthly journal. In recognition of its role in promoting the Panchayati Raj system, AIPP receives grants-in-aid from several State Governments and the Central Government.

AIPP maintains its role of assisting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in solving their problems by approaching the concerned authorities in the Central and the State Governments. It holds National, Regional, State and village level conferences etc for the purpose, viz;

1. Conferences at the National level to highlight and develop solutions to the problems faced by Panchayati Raj Institutions
2. Conferences and Workshops at the State level, District level and village level to strengthen the organization provide orientation.
3. Training programmes at different levels to assist office bearers and officials involved in the Panchayati Raj system.
4. Publication of books to assist and train persons in the operations of the Panchayati Raj Institutions.
5. National Seminars on socially relevant topics e.g. Family Planning and Welfare, Agriculture, Environment, Water Conservation and harvesting, non-conventional energy sources etc.
6. Promotion of numerous schemes relating to agriculture and rural development and other relevant schemes at the Regional, State, Zilla Parishad levels and village levels.
7. Youth Conferences at State level, focused on regional, Zilla Parishad & village level.
8. Recognition and award of prizes for performance of Zilla Parishads and Gram Panchayats.