
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.)
Contribute to Gyan Setu
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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...

Special Event – Veterans Outreach
Gyan Setu Think Tank in association with State Bank of India organized a special event exclusively...

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...
Articles and Commentary

Time to rebuild protocols on LAC
The Yangtze incident was yet another reminder that PLA’s diabolic game of altering realities on...

Anarchy & Imploding Institutions in Pakistan
Former prime minister Imran Khan has resumed his Haqiqi-Azadi (real freedom) March — second...

New CDS at helm: Institutional reform with smart budgets is way forward
There has been flurry of reactions, on appointment of General Anil Chauhan as the second Chief of...

Remembering Heroes of Haifa
War Memorials are ideally located in military areas or in spaces shielded from casual mobs. Having...

Forever Westward at Crossroads
Amidst the buzz on setting up of theatre commands, the Western Command is celebrating 75 years of...