About

• "Project Udbhav aims to explore the country’s ancient texts and oral traditions to unearth invaluable insights into its strategic culture.
• The project focuses on a broad spectrum, including indigenous military systems, historical text, regional text, kingdoms thematic studies and intricate Kautilya studies
• Initiatives like these are a guiding light for a future where India is self-reliant, deeply rooted in its cultural heritage." – Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt

December 2025

ARTRAC and USI

The Army Training Command (ARTRAC) in collaboration with the United Service Institution of India (USI) and the first hybrid seminar under the project which was titled, " Evolution of Indian military systems, war fighting and strategic thought - Current research in the field and way forward".

Bridge historical and contemporary realms

The project seeks to bridge the historical and the contemporary by endeavoring to explore India's rich historical narratives in the realms of statecraft and strategic thoughts.

Indigenous a strategic vocabulary

Also seeks to develop an indigenous strategic vocabulary, which is deeply rooted in India's multifaceted philosophical and cultural tapestry.

A book which lists 75 aphorisms selected from ancient texts is already out. Times of India