To safeguard and propagate liberal, democratic, and secular values as enshrined in the Constitution of India.

To create a platform for all progressive forces committed to the Constitutional idea of India

To create a forum for dialogue to better understand the major issues affecting India, and shape the social, economic and political trajectory of India

To establish sustainable networks with universities, think tanks, vocational groups, civil society, the administrative and diplomatic community, the cultural fraternity, and the diaspora.