The organization has played a significant role in popularizing science and scientific knowledge among the general public, particularly in the Malayalam-speaking region.

[9] In 1996, the group received the Right Livelihood Award "for its major contribution to a model of development rooted in social justice and popular participation.

"[10] The original objective of KSSP was limited to publishing scientific literature in Malayalam, the local language, and popularizing science.

KSSP chose as its mission giving people the tools of science and technology.

[12] It has grown into a people's science movement with a membership of about 60,000 and distributed in about 2,300 units within the state of Kerala.

KSSP is involved, broadly in three types of activities: education, agitatative (sic), and constructive(sic), in areas like environment, health, education, energy, literacy, micro planning and development in general.

[11] The Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad (KSSP) primarily publishes three periodicals.

It covers news and contemporary issues in science and social domains, reflecting the perspectives and positions of the organization.

KSSP has also published hundreds of books and booklets covering numerous social issues, including Jeevarekha by Dr. M. P.

[24] Integrated Rural Technology Centre (IRTC), the research wing of KSSP has launched another product , the Portable bio gas plant.