Chandigarh based think tank launched

Chandigarh, August 4: A new think tank, to provide insight into various issues and give guideposts to the society was launched here today, including prominent citizens like former Army Chief General V P Malik and theatre personality Neelam Mansingh.

'Suvichar' is a forum of experienced persons who have insight into various key sectors that are an integral part of our society's functioning, said ex-bureaucrat Vivek Atray, the think tank convenor.

"It seeks to give back to society inputs and guideposts that can enhance the ability of people to deal with a plethora of issues and also to provide thought leadership in certain areas," he added.

The thinktank includes defence experts, former bureaucrats, media persons and entrepreneurs. It would take up local, regional and national level issues.

Among other founder members of Suvichar are senior advocate M L Sarin and retired IPS officer V K Kapoor.

PTI