Eklavya: Revolutionizing Indian Army Officer Training with Online Learning
| 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. |