Indian Army Unveils ‘Eklavya’ Digital Training Platform

The Indian Army has launched “Eklavya,” an online learning platform aimed at revolutionizing officers’ training. Unveiled by General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), the initiative aligns with the Army’s 2024 theme, “Year of Technology Absorption,” and its broader vision for a “Decade of Transformation.” Developed at zero cost in collaboration with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N), the platform integrates seamlessly with the Army Data Network. 

With over 96 courses hosted by 17 Category ‘A’ training establishments, Eklavya empowers officers with continuous professional development opportunities while optimizing physical training resources.

Key Features and Benefits of Eklavya

Developer and Host

• Created by BISAG-N with Army Training Command oversight; hosted on the Army Data Network.

Scalability

• Integrates multiple training establishments and courses.

Three Course Categories

• Pre-Course Preparatory Capsules, Appointment-Specific Courses, and Professional Development Suite.

Knowledge Highway

• A searchable repository of journals, research papers, and articles.

Focus Areas

• Enhances domain specialization, streamlines physical training, and aligns officers with emerging warfare dynamics.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	The Indian Army has launched “Eklavya,” an online learning platform
Launch	By General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS, under the 2024 “Year of Technology Absorption” initiative.
Developer	Bhaskaracharya National Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N), Gandhinagar
Host Platform	Army Data Network
Key Objective	To modernize and streamline officers’ training, focusing on online and domain-specific learning.
No. of Courses	96 courses hosted by 17 Category ‘A’ training establishments.
Course Categories	1. Pre-Course Preparatory Capsules 2. Appointment/Assignment-Related Courses 3. Professional Development Suite
Unique Features	– Searchable “Knowledge Highway” for journals and research. – Scalable integration of courses and training establishments.
Benefits	– Enhances domain specialization. – Decongests physical training courses. – Supports continuous professional development.
Key Focus Areas	Strategy, Leadership, Emerging Technologies, Finance, Operational Art, and Organizational Behavior.
Future Impact	Prepares officers for emerging warfare dynamics and improves operational efficiency through targeted training.