Eklavya Platform Overview

- Eklavya is an online learning platform for the Indian Army inaugurated by the Ministry of Defence recently.

- It's developed by the Bhaskaracharya National Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N) based in Gandhinagar.

- This educational platform is part of the 'Decade of Transformation' (2023-2032) initiative and syncs with the 2024 theme, the Year of Technology Absorption.

 

Purpose & Content of Eklavya

- The Eklavya platform is designed to enhance the professional education and training of army officers.

- It has hosted 96 courses delivered by 17 Category ‘A’ Training Establishments of the Indian Army.

 

Breakdown of Courses

- Courses on Eklavya have been divided into three categories:

    - Pre-course Preparatory Capsules: These capsules aim to transform the basic offline physical courses into online learning experiences.

    - Appointment/Assignment Related Courses: These include information warfare, defence land management, financial planning, discipline and vigilance works, and others.

    - Professional Development Suite: This suite of courses covers strategy, operational art, leadership, organisational behaviour, as well as emerging technology.

 

Centralised Knowledge Hub

- In addition to the courses, Eklavya serves a centralised 'Knowledge Highway.'

- This unique feature organises a vast collection of journals, research papers, articles, and more in a searchable format.

- This promotes self-learning, with the resources easily accessible under one platform.