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Indian Army Launches “Eklavya” Online Training Platform

Why in  the news?

The Indian Army unveiled “Eklavya,” a cutting-edge digital platform for officers’ training, offering 96 courses to enhance learning, efficiency, and readiness in alignment with modern warfare demands.

Introduction and Launch:

• On November 28, 2024, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), launched “Eklavya,” an online learning platform for Indian Army officers.
• Developed under the Headquarters Army Training Command, with the Army War College as the sponsor and BISAG-N providing technical support, the platform aligns with the “Decade of Transformation” and “Year of Technology Absorption”
• Created at zero cost, Eklavya is hosted on the Army Data Network, featuring a scalable architecture to integrate multiple training establishments and courses.

Features and Courses:

• Course Categories:
• Pre-Course Preparatory Capsules:
  • Provides foundational material for offline physical courses.
  • Frees up time during physical sessions for contemporary and application-based content.
  • Officers can register for courses anytime during their service.
• Assignment-Related Courses:
  • Tailored for specialist appointments like information warfare, defence land management, and finance.
  • Facilitates on-the-job training and domain specialisation for enhanced efficiency.
• Professional Development Suite:
  • Covers topics like strategy, leadership, organisational behaviour, finance, and emerging technologies.
• Knowledge Highway:
• A searchable repository of journals, research papers, and articles for continuous learning.

Significance

• The platform offers 96 courses across 17 premier Army training establishments.
• It promotes ongoing professional military education, decongests physical courses, and enhances readiness for specialist roles.
• Encourages officers to acquire domain expertise, aligning with modern warfare’s evolving demands.

Sources Referred:

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times