About Gyan Setu Think Tank

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.

Gyan Setu is dedicated to promote the study and research on Military Strategy, Military History, Military Operational Art, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Defence Technology, Insurgency, Terrorism, Conflict Management and associated subjects related to Comprehensive National Power.

Gyan Setu periodically organizes lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences, courses and other such activities to promote thinking and exchange of ideas in the field of Defence and National Security. Gyan Setu, also, undertakes research projects on security issues. The aim of this endeavor is to promote awareness and better understanding of the subject.

Gyan Setu is brainchild of Lt. Gen. K.J. Singh a former General Officer Commanding in Chief of Western Command. Lt. Gen. K.J. Singh recognized the need to setup a forum to bring the strong veteran community residing in Chandigarh Tricity together with the Academia in the region. Gyan Setu was setup to tap the rich experience of veterans and enhance the level of research and studies in the field of Defence and National Security in the region.

Lt. Gen. K.J. Singh is the Convenor of Gyan Setu. Other ex-officio-members of governing body include academia of Panjab University and prominent defence personnel.