Goal:

To evolve as a national think tank and coordinate/collaborate with similar institutions/ organizations and individuals.

Objectives:

1. To apply multidisciplinary perspectives for the Generation of Knowledge/Ideas

2. To develop the organization as a national research and resource center

3. To enhance relationships with other similar institutions and individuals

4. To analyze policies related with democracy and process of democratization

Categorical Activities:

1. Conducting academic discussion/interpretation programs at various levels

2. Organizing training/workshop and seminar/conference at various levels

3. Promoting and conducting research activities

4. Broadening the membership base to emerge as a resource center

Suggested Specific Activities from the workshop for now:

1. Conducting regular Saturday Shastrartha— interaction/interpretation program among professors, students and other interested individuals on various issues based on a wide range of -isms, philosophies, theories, thoughts, beliefs and perspectives. Also initiating the process of replicating the Shastrartha at various places.

2. Organizing training/workshop for members and other interested individuals every three months on academic and skill oriented topics.

3. Promoting democratic practices in the political parties and their sister organization through specific training/workshops, interaction and discussion programs on a regular basis.

4. Organizing proposal and report writing training for Masters level students on a regular basis to help with their research.

5. Organizing members gathering of different forms every three months.