Eklavya Platform: Indian Army's Digital Learning Revolution

The Bhaskaracharya National Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N) has developed a zero-cost platform 'Eklavya' that supports 96 courses from 17 Category 'A' Training Establishments.

Platform Overview and Technical Specifications

Eklavya Platform launched by General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff
Developed at zero cost by Bhaskaracharya National Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N)
Hosted on Army Data Network with scalable architecture
Supports 96 courses from 17 Category 'A' Training Establishments
Aligns with Army's 2024 theme: "Year of Technology Absorption"
Part of the broader "Decade of Transformation" initiative

Course Structure and Learning Approach

Three distinctive course categories:

a) Pre-Course Preparatory Capsules

- Study materials for offline physical courses
- Aims to shift basic learning online
- Allows more contemporary, application-focused physical training

b) Appointment-Specific Courses

- Targeted training for specialist roles
- Covers domains like information warfare, financial planning, land management
- Enables domain specialization

c) Professional Development Suite

- Comprehensive courses on strategy, leadership, operational art
- Includes emerging technology and organizational behavior training

Strategic Objectives and Future Vision

Modernize military education through technology
Enable continuous professional development
Provide flexible, accessible learning opportunities
Prepare officers for evolving warfare dynamics
Decongest traditional training methodologies
Facilitate domain-specific skill enhancement
Introduce a searchable "Knowledge Highway" for research and journals

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