About Gyan Setu
Gyan Setu is a strategic Think Tank, registered under the Indian Societies Act. Gyan Setu has been envisaged as an institution to serve as a Knowledge Bridge – a direct connect between the academia and experts in the domain of Defence and Security. Gyan Setu is setup at Panjab University, Chandigarh under the aegis of Chandigarh Region Innovation and Knowledge Cluster (CRIKC). Its knowledge has been utilised by various universities, especially in the region.
Gyan Setu is a University based Think Tank and it strives to bring the global trend of Unitversity rooted Think Tanks to India. It also aims to bring thinking from Lutyens to regional node apart from providing a platform to the veterans in the region to re-attire for knowledge sharing.
The aim of the Society is to build an innovative platform which will serve as a knowledge bridge for Faculty, Research Scholars and Students on one side and Defence Personnel (retired and serving) and experts in the domain of Defence and National Security on the other. Gyan Setu envisions to be an organization to promote dissemination or exchange of knowledge, provide vital facilities for scholars to undertake studies and research in the area of International Relations, Defence Strategy, National and Regional Security Issues, and other subjects in the area of warfare.
Our Mentors
Adm. Sunil Lamba PVSM, AVSM (retd.)
Gen. V.P. Malik PVSM, AVSM (retd.)
Gen. M. M. Naravane PVSM, AVSM (retd.)
Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, (retd.)
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Events, Seminars & Conferences
Seminar – Combating Cyber Frauds
In the wake of several cyber fraud incidents targeting the veterans in the region, Gyan Setu Think...
Seminar – Role of Punjabi Military Warriors & Relevance of Lessons From Their Campaigns
Gyan Setu Think Tank in collaboration with the Department of History, Panjab University organized...
Webinar – Pakistan Multi Domain Institutional Implosion- Implications
Gyan Setu Think Tank organized a webinar - "Pakistan Multi Domain Institutional Implosion-...
Special Lecture – Cyber Security & Artificial Intelligence
Gyan Setu Think Tank in collaboration with CSE department, UIET, Panjab University, Chandigarh...
Panel Discussion – Stability in Middle East-Conflict in Palestine
A panel discussion was organized by Gyan Setu Think Tank in association with Department of Defence...
Articles and Commentary
Shahpurkandi Dam: Are we heading for Pakistan war over water?
The Shahpur Kandi Dam Project, nearing completion, will stop the flow of Ravi Water to Pakistan...
Hamas attack and the Israeli revenge: Why there’s need for sensible end state
The Middle East has an obstinate and uncanny tendency of bouncing back into the geopolitical...
G20 summit: Let’s talk about Bharat moment
India is showcasing and articulating a newfound confidence through the G20 summit, taking it to...
Fiscal Implosion In Pakistan Economy And Impact On Defence Spending
Pakistan has landed itself in fiscal maelstrom due to its profligate rentier mindset. The...
Defence budget & trends in Security Environment
If we look at performance-based parameters, most procurement is through strategic government routes like Rafale or by invoking emergency powers. The latter is an avoidable mechanism to be used for crisis management. The obvious inference is that the process and ecosystem for structured procurement remain sub-optimal.