
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
We firmly believe that meaningful change is brought about through collective efforts. This is where you come in. Your support, whether through financial contributions or active engagement, can play a pivotal role in driving Gyan Setu Think Tank’s mission forward.
Events, Seminars & Conferences

Special Lecture – Analysis of India’s Defence Budget 2023
Gyan Setu Think Tank in collaboration with Department of Defence and National Security Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized a special lecture by Mr. Amit Cowshish – “Analysis of India’s Defence Budget 2023 ”. The event was held on 17 February, 2023 at 12:00 pm at P. L. Anand Auditorium, Panjab University.

Special Lecture – “Geopolitics of Eurasia; Strategic Implications”
Chandigarh 20 January 2023: Gyan Setu Think Tank in collaboration with Department of Defence and...

Book Launch – Claude Arpi’s 3 books on Tibet
A book launch event was organized by Gyan Setu Think Tank in association with other think tanks -...

Panel Discussion – India-Tibet Relations from 1947-62
Gyan Setu Think Tank in collaboration with Gyan Chakra, United Service Institution of India Think...

Kargil Vijay Divas commemorated
Gyan Setu Think Tank organized a one day seminar in association with Department of Defence and...
Articles and Commentary
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