Consider the following statement about "Project UDBHAV":

1. Rajnath Singh inaugurated 'Project Udbhav'.

2. This project has been launched in October 2023.

3. It is an initiative by the Indian Army to blend ancient wisdom with modern military methods for tackling current security challenges

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) All are correct

Explanation:

• Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister of India, inaugurated Project UDBHAV.
• The project was launched in October 2023.
• It is an initiative by the Indian Army aimed at blending ancient Indian strategic wisdom with contemporary military strategies to address modern security challenges more effectively.

Information Booster:

Project Udbhav:

• Launched by: Indian Army in collaboration with the United Service Institution of India (USI).
• Meaning of Udbhav: “Origin” or “Genesis” — reflects the rediscovery of India's ancient strategic thought.
• Purpose:
  To blend ancient Indian military wisdom with modern defence strategies for addressing today’s security challenges.

Key Objectives:

• Integrate India's 5000-year-old civilizational knowledge into contemporary military education.
• Bridge the gap between traditional philosophies and modern warfare concepts.
• Reaffirm India’s rich strategic, ethical, and diplomatic heritage in defence planning.

Inspirations and Foundations:

• Based on earlier Army Training Command efforts like the ‘Compendium of 75 Stratagems’ from ancient texts.
• Draws from:
• Arthashastra (Chanakya): Stresses strategic diplomacy and alliances.
• Thirukkural: Advocates ethical warfare and moral conduct.
• Historical empires (Mauryas, Ashoka, Cholas): Offer strategic insights from successful military campaigns and governance models.