{"id":6013,"date":"2024-05-22T12:01:28","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T06:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/?p=6013"},"modified":"2024-05-22T12:01:28","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T06:31:28","slug":"strength-of-nations-defence-not-only-lies-in-its-military-might-but-also-the-ability-to-leverage-cultural-heritage-as-source-of-power-ajay-bhatt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/2024\/05\/22\/strength-of-nations-defence-not-only-lies-in-its-military-might-but-also-the-ability-to-leverage-cultural-heritage-as-source-of-power-ajay-bhatt\/","title":{"rendered":"Strength of nation\u2019s defence not only lies in its military might, but also the ability to leverage cultural heritage as source of power : Ajay Bhatt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As part of \u2018Project Udbhav\u2019, a seminar-cum-exhibition on\u00a0<em>\u2018Historical Patterns of Indian Strategic Culture\u2019<\/em>\u00a0was held at the National Museum in New Delhi on May 21, 2024. Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt graced the event as the Chief Guest. The event witnessed the inauguration of an exhibition on\u00a0<em>\u2018Evolution of Indian Military Systems, Warfighting, and Strategic Thoughts, from Antiquity to Independence\u2019<\/em>, besides the release of\u00a0<em>\u2018Udbhav Compendium\u2019<\/em>\u00a0and a book\u00a0<em>\u2018Alha Udal &#8211; Ballad Rendition of Western Uttar Pradesh\u2019<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In his address, the Raksha Rajya Mantri commended the Indian Army and the United Service Institution of India (USI) for the \u2018Project Udbhav\u2019 initiative, which aims to explore the country\u2019s ancient texts and oral traditions to unearth invaluable insights into its strategic culture. \u201cThe geopolitical landscape is ever-evolving, and it is imperative for our Armed Forces to be adaptive and innovative in their approach. By delving into our ancient texts and traditions, projects like Udbhav not only enrich our understanding of strategic culture, but also provide valuable insights into unconventional warfare strategies, diplomatic practices and ethical considerations in warfare,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sharing his views on the road ahead, Shri Ajay Bhatt underlined the importance of recognising the strength of the nation\u2019s defence which, he said, lies not only in its military might, but also in the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and leverage the cultural heritage as a source of power. He described initiatives like &#8216;Project Udbhav&#8217; as a guiding light for a future where India is self-reliant, and deeply rooted in its cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Raksha Rajya Mantri emphasised that the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat is not limited to merely production and consumption of Indian goods, but also to make sincere endeavours to imbibe the essence of Indian thought and values in the current actions and decisions. He added that the goal of Viksit Bharat can only be realised when the nation as a whole grasps the invaluable wisdom of ancient past and apply it contextually to shape modern-day ambitions and policies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Shri Ajay Bhatt appreciated the fact that the \u2018Project Udbhav\u2019 has strengthened the \u2018Whole of Nations\u2019 approach by deepening civil-military collaboration at the intellectual level, bringing academia, scholars, practitioners, and military experts on a common table. He emphasised that the findings of the project will not only enhance the strategic capabilities of the Indian Army, but also serve as a testament to the timeless relevance of India\u2019s ancient wisdom.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Raksha Rajya Mantri also commended General Manoj Pande for his excellent tenure as the Chief of the Army Staff and the efforts put in for the betterment of the organisation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking on the occasion, the Chief of the Army Staff said Project Udbhav has revealed substantial intellectual convergences between eminent Indian and Western scholars, highlighting the resonance between their thoughts, philosophies and perspectives. He added that the endeavour has catalysed exploration into new areas by unveiling India\u2019s tribal traditions, the Maratha Naval legacy, and the individual heroic exploits of military figures, particularly women.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cThe Project has delved deep into ancient texts such as Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads and Arthashastra, which are rooted in inter-connectedness, righteousness and ethical values. Furthermore, it has explored the epic battles of the Mahabharata and the strategic brilliance practiced during the reigns of Mauryas, Guptas and Marathas, which has shaped India\u2019s rich military heritage,\u201d said General Manoj Pande.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Exhibition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Exhibition on\u00a0<em>\u2018Evolution of Indian Military Systems, Warfighting, and Strategic Thoughts, from Antiquity to Independence\u2019\u00a0<\/em>visually portrayed the evolution of Indian military systems and the philosophical underpinnings of the nation\u2019s military culture. The exhibition utilised artifacts, prints, manuscripts and miniature paintings from the rich collections of the National Museum and is open for everyone for the next ten days.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Compendium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The \u2018Udbhav Compendium (2023-2024)\u2019 is designed to be a record for future scholarship and education on India\u2019s ancient wisdom for military affairs in particular and statecraft in general. It comprises six chapters &amp; multiple appendices encompassing the key findings and takeaways from the activities &amp; events organised as part of Project Udbhav. It also gives out the way forward for future research and deliberations to provide a base for subsequent studies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Panel Discussion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The event concluded with with a healthy discourse on a thematically-designed Panel Discussion on\u00a0<em>\u2018Ancient Indian Traditions of Military Ethics and Culture\u2019<\/em>\u00a0to revive and reassess the country\u2019s ancient corpus of wisdom on state and war-craft.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Project Udbhav was launched by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh during the Indian Military Heritage Festival on October 21, 2023. Deputy Director General, USI Maj Gen PK Goswami (Retd), senior serving Armed Forces personnel, veterans and scholars also attended the event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As part of \u2018Project Udbhav\u2019, a seminar-cum-exhibition on\u00a0\u2018Historical Patterns of Indian Strategic Culture\u2019\u00a0was held at the National Museum in New Delhi on May 21, 2024. Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt graced the event as the Chief Guest. 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