03 Oct Project Udbhav
This article covers “Daily Current Affairs” and the topic details “Project Udbhav”. This topic has relevance in the “Security” section of the UPSC CSE exam.
For Prelims:
What is Project Udbhav?
What are its aims and activities?
For Mains:
GS3: Security
Why in the news?
The Indian Army has undertaken Project Udbhav to uncover and explore the deep-rooted Indic heritage related to statecraft and strategic thinking.
About Project Udbhav
- Project Udbhav is an initiative undertaken by the Indian Army in collaboration with the United Service Institution of India (USI), a defence think-tank.
- This project aims to rediscover, explore, and integrate India’s deep-rooted wisdom in statecraft, strategy, diplomacy, and warfare from ancient texts into modern military pedagogy.
- By bridging the gap between the past and present, Project Udbhav seeks to develop an indigenous strategic vocabulary deeply rooted in India’s philosophical and cultural heritage.
Objectives:
Rediscovering Historical Narratives:
This includes studying indigenous military systems, historical and regional texts and kingdoms, thematic studies, and detailed analysis of Kautilya’s works.
Integration of Age-Old Wisdom:
The project seeks to enhance the understanding and application of indigenous military systems and strategies by combining traditional strategic principles with contemporary military practices.
Development of Indigenous Strategic Vocabulary:
This will enable the Indian Army to effectively communicate and implement strategic concepts and principles derived from ancient texts.
Activities:
- Military Heritage Festival:
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- As part of Project Udbhav, the United Service Institution of India will organise a Military Heritage Festival to familiarise future thought leaders with comprehensive national security dynamics.
- The festival will focus on India’s strategic culture, military heritage, education, modernisation of security forces, and the concept of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).
- Research and Dialogue:
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- Project Udbhav involves conducting research and organising panel discussions to study ancient texts and their relevance to contemporary military and strategic domains.
- By analysing texts from the 4th century BCE to the 8th century CE, including works by Kautilya, Kamandaka, and the Kural, the project aims to facilitate the application of ancient wisdom in modern scenarios.
- Compilation of Indian Stratagems:
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- Since 2021, there has been an ongoing study aimed at compiling Indian stratagems from ancient texts. As an outcome of this initiative, a book titled “Paramparik Bhartiya Darshan…Ranniti aur Netriyta ke Shashwat Niyam” has been published.
- It consists of 75 aphorisms selected from ancient texts and is intended to be read by all ranks of the Indian Army. The book provides insights into traditional Indian philosophy and the eternal rules of warfare and leadership.
Project Udbhav holds significant importance by providing the Indian Army with an enhanced understanding of international relations and enabling the application of ancient wisdom in modern scenarios. These benefits contribute to the Army’s strategic capabilities, fostering better collaboration with global partners and empowering officers with the knowledge to make informed and effective decisions in diverse operational contexts.
Sources: Army’s Project Udbhav to rediscover ‘Indic heritage of statecraft’ from ancient texts – The Hindu
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Q1. Which of the following options given below correctly describes Project Udbhav?
(a) It is an ongoing research project focused on understanding India’s cultural tapestry with a specific emphasis on culinary heritage.
(b) It is a collaboration between the Indian Army and a defence think-tank to study ancient texts on statecraft and strategic thoughts, focusing on India’s rich historical narratives.
(c) It is an initiative by the Indian Navy to promote awareness about the impact of climate change on naval operations.
(d) It is a collaboration between the Indian Air Force and international partners to enhance cybersecurity capabilities.
Q2. Consider the following:
- Project Udbhav is a collaboration between the Indian Army and the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses to study ancient texts on statecraft and strategic thoughts.
- It is an initiative by the Indian Army to modernize security forces and promote self-reliance in India while incorporating ancient wisdom.
- It aims to provide a more profound understanding of international relations and foreign cultures.
How many of the abovementioned statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Q3. Discuss the significance of Project Udbhav in integrating India’s age-old wisdom with modern military pedagogy. How can the Indian Army benefit from this initiative?
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