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Project Udbhav
Context
The Indian Army is preparing for future conflicts by drawing insights from ancient Indian texts like the Vedas, Puranas, and the Mahabharata.
About Project Udbhav:
- Launched in: 2023
- Project Udbhav is a bold initiative aimed at gleaning wisdom from India's rich heritage to enhance its preparedness for future conflicts.
- This project marks a significant departure from the conventional reliance on Western military strategies.
- Central to Project Udbhav is a deep dive into ancient Indian texts, including the Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads, and Arthashastra.
- These texts offer invaluable insights into governance, strategy, and the ethics of warfare, providing a treasure trove of knowledge for contemporary military planning.
Ancient Indian knowledge system
- The ancient Indian knowledge system is rooted in a 5000 years old civilisational legacy.
- Among the key works being revisited are Kautilya's Arthashastra, Kamandaka's Nitisara, and Thiruvalluvar's Tirukkural.
- These texts offer nuanced perspectives on statecraft, diplomacy, and ethical conduct, aligning with modern military codes of ethics and principles such as the Geneva Convention.
- Inspiring examples: The empires of Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka, and the Cholas, Ahom Kingdom.
- One notable example highlighted by Project Udbhav is the Naval Battle of Saraighat in 1671, led by Lachit Borphukan.
- This battle illustrates the effective use of diplomatic negotiations, psychological warfare, and military intelligence to secure victory against the Mughals.
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