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THE DAWN OF A NEW ERA3International affairs, and media requirements as provided in theConstitution. The Constitution is also being reviewed for final adoptionin the general house in April <strong>2006</strong>.We have no doubt that all well-wishers <strong>of</strong> the Panth will lend fullsupport to the organisation that has been floated.We take the opportunity to make a special appeal to the SGPC topatronise the move. Being the premier organisation <strong>of</strong> the Panth, itwas requested to take the required initiative in this direction. Wetrust the request is receiving a favourable consideration. We havemade it clear repeatedly that the proposed ISC is not intended to replaceany existing Panthic body, much less the SGPC. Rather, it willstrengthen it with additional intellectual input and the requiredfeedback, which it can use with advantage. The ISC envisages anadvisory and supporting role for all existing bodies. It will constitute athink-tank <strong>of</strong> men <strong>of</strong> the highest caliber in any discipline availableamong <strong>Sikh</strong>s. They will discuss all problems threadbare, and furnishadvice which could be followed with advantage by all <strong>Sikh</strong>s and theirorganisations. Their deliberations will indicate the direction in whichthe Panth needs to move to attain its destined glory, a place <strong>of</strong> honournationally and internationally.It provides a forum where all <strong>Sikh</strong>s can express and share theirviews with others. It will ensure coordination among various <strong>Sikh</strong>organisations, which at present <strong>of</strong>ten work at cross purposes, and avoidunnecessary duplication <strong>of</strong> effort.With its representatives in all countries, the ISC will be in anideal position to deal with any problem anywhere. With a non-politicalapproach, it will not be affected by change in government in India orother countries.Besides religious activities, development <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Sikh</strong> communityis envisaged in education, economy, health and public relations throughwell-considered comprehensive schemes. We hope funds will not be aconstraint in these programmes, since there are a large number <strong>of</strong>affluent people among <strong>Sikh</strong>s who will like to contribute liberally, oncethey know that these contributions will be properly utilised in theGuru’s cause.With the success <strong>of</strong> this new organisation are linked the hopes
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