The United Service Institution of India was founded in 1870 by a soldier scholar, Colonel (later Major General) Sir Charles MacGregor. The story of its growth is the story of the growth of the Indian Armed Forces. It was founded for ‘furtherance of interest and knowledge in the art, science and literature of the Defence Services.’
'Project Udbhav': Illuminating India's Military Future with Ancient Strategic Wisdom. In keeping with the Govt of India's vision for developing an Indigenous Strategic Military Culture, the USI-CMHCS initiated a project ‘Udbhav’, to study the evolution of Indigenous Military Systems and strategic thought; and to develop an indigenous vocabulary rooted in India's philosophy and culture. ‘Project Udbhav’ was formally launched by Shri Rajnath Singh, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on 21 Oct 2023, during the Indian Military Heritage Festival was organised by the USI, in the presence of General Manoj Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, Chief of the Army Staff. Following activities have been undertaken in the year 2023-24
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Workshop on ‘Comparative Perspectives on Ancient Greek and Indian Strategic Thought across West Asian Bridges’ held on Thursday, 18 May 2023 at the USI, New Delhi. |
Centre for Military History and Conflict Studies |
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Panel discussion on ‘Current Research in the Field and Way Forward : Ancient classical text on statecraft from 4th Century BCE till 8th century CE to included Kautilya, Kamandaka, and The Kural’ on 29 Sep 2023. |
Indian Army and Centre for Military History and Conflict Studies |
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During the Indian Military Heritage Festival, along with the launch of the project, a panel discussion on the topic: ‘UDBHAV; India’s Indigenous Historical knowledge’ was organised on 21 Oct 2023 |
India Army and Centre for Military History and Conflict Studies |
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On 09 Nov 2023, the joint collaboration also witnessed the presentation of papers on the topic: 'Kautilya’s Arthashastra, Kamandaka’s Nitishastra and The Kural by Thiruvalluvar: Evaluation and Analysis' |
Indian Army and Centre for Military History and Conflict Studies |
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Virtual Lecture on Tantra Yukti by Prof. Jaya Raman on 26 Dec 23. |
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and Centre for Military History and Conflict Studies. |
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On 15 March 2024, a Talk on Kautilya's Arthashashtra and India's Strategic Culture by Dr. Kajari Kamal was held at USI. |
Indian Army and Centre for Military History and Conflict Studies |
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On 21 May 2024, as a closing event , the panel discussion on ‘Ancient Indian Traditions on Military Ethics and Culture’ was held at National Museum Janpath |
Indian Army and Centre for Military History and Conflict Studies |
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An Exhibition on ‘Historical Patterns of Indian Strategic Culture ‘was also inaugurated by Honorable RRM, Shri Ajay Bhatt at Ajanta Gallery, National Museum , Janpath. The Exhibition is open for General Public from 21 May – 31 May 24. |
Indian Army and Centre for Military History and Conflict Studies |