Army’s Project Udbhav to rediscover ‘Indic heritage of statecraft’ from ancient texts
- The Indian Army recently started an initiative, named Project Udbhav.
- A study to compile Indian stratagems based on ancient texts has been ongoing since 2021.
- A book has been released listing 75 aphorisms selected from ancient texts
Key Features
- Objective: To rediscover the “profound Indic heritage of statecraft and strategic thoughts” derived from ancient Indian texts of “statecraft, warcraft, diplomacy and grand strategy”.
- It endeavours to explore India’s rich historical narratives in the realms of statecraft and strategic thoughts.
- It also aims to develop an indigenous strategic vocabulary, which is deeply rooted in India’s multifaceted philosophical and cultural tapestry.
- The overall aim is to integrate age-old wisdom with modern military pedagogy.
- This project is in collaboration with the United Service Institution of India, a defence think-tank.
Prelims Takeaway
- Project Udbhav
- Indian Army
- United Service Institution of India