CIPPolC has an overall mandate to provide and promote a platform for dialogues, programmes, research, advocacy, networking and capacity building on public policy and related areas such as Administrative Reforms, Rural Economy, Cooperative Federalism, Jobs & Skills, Education Reforms and Economic Reforms.

The Management of CIPPolC comprises of a steering committee with eminent experts from varied genres. Since its launch in July 2014, the centre has undertaken several activities in the above mentioned programme areas.