Concern (organisation)

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Concern
Formation1994
TypeStudent Organisation
Headquarters Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Location

Concern is a student organisation in Indian Institute of Science, which tries to generate debate on socio-politico-economic issues in the academic and scientific community of Bangalore. Over the years, it has been fairly active both at generating awareness and lending support to people's movements.[ citation needed ]

Contents

History

It was started in the year 1994 by a group of students from Indian Institute of Science who took part in the Narmada Bachao Andolan [ citation needed ]. It is still based out of Indian Institute of Science with a membership spanning across several other institutes.[ citation needed ]

Activities

Documentaries Screened

Talks/Panel Discussions

Issues of Concern

Issues of concern is a regular newsletter of the organisation. It covers the activities of concern and issues that need awareness. [24]

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