Indian Army Launches ‘Vidyut Rakshak’ Monitoring System

June 11, 2024

The Vice Chief of the Indian Army, Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi, officially launched Vidyut Rakshak, a new Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled integrated generator tracking, protection, and control system. This was developed by Maj Rajprasad R S and was recently displayed during “Exercise Bharat Shakti,”, which is a big step forward in the Indian Army’s “Year of Tech Absorption.” At the opening event, the first production units of Vidyut Rakshak were put into service.

Technical Aspects and Features

Vidyut Rakshak wants to improve the performance of engines used by the Indian Army by adding cutting-edge IoT technology to them. This method works with all army generators, no matter what kind, make, model, or age they are. Some of the most important features are watching generator parameters in real-time, finding faults before they happen, and automating control operations so that less work has to be done by hand.

Strategic Significance and Impact

The Indian Army wants to use more technology-based solutions in its operations, and the creation and introduction of Vidyut Rakshak are part of that plan. This project not only makes operations more efficient, but it also backs up predictive repair methods that can make important equipment last longer. Army Chief General Manoj Pande said that this method is a great example of how technology can change things in the military.

Collaborative Efforts and Future Directions

There was a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at Aero India 2023 that made it easier to make this new method. This relationship shows that the army is serious about working with academic and research institutions to encourage new ideas.

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