Eklavya Digital Platform

Current Context : Recently, the chief of the Indian Army launched an online learning platform for the Indian Army nicknamed as “Eklavya”.

About Eklavya Digital Platform:

• Aimed at enhancing online learning for Army personnel, it was developed by BISAG-N (Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics) in collaboration with the Directorate General of Information Systems.

Features and Hosting:

• Hosted on the Army Data Network with a scalable design to integrate multiple training establishments and courses seamlessly.
• Provides access to professional courses, preparatory materials, and assignment-related learning.

Categories of Courses:

1. Pre-Course Preparatory Capsules: Basics for physical courses to focus on advanced applications.
2. Specialization Courses: Assignment-related training to enhance expertise.
3. Professional Development Suite: Topics include leadership, strategy, operational art, technology, and more.

Unique Functionalities:

• Includes a “Knowledge Highway” with journals, research papers, and articles for comprehensive study.
• Students can enroll in multiple courses simultaneously, encouraging continuous education.

Alignment with Army Goals:

• Supports the theme of 2024 as the “Year of Technology Absorption” and aligns with the vision of transforming the Indian Army.