Indian Army releases Integrated Quarter Master Package Software Application

Indian Army has formally launched Integrated Quarter Master Package (IQMP) software application for automating various logistics related functions of an Army Unit.
IQMP is web based software developed by Army Software Development Centre in association with TCS Ltd. It will replace numerous legacy applications such as ‘Vastra’ and ‘Quarter Master Package’.

Key Facts

The IQMP software package comprises thirteen modules to automate all logistics functions of Indian Army at unit level. It can be dynamically configured to meet specific requirements of various types of Army units. It is capable of sharing information and data with other software applications in domain of logistics management.

Advantages

The IQMP software has been developed with aim of bringing speed, accuracy and transparency in handing logistics aspects in unit. It will help in effective logistics management and decision making, thereby assisting Indian Army units to be battle ready all time. It will also play an important role in achieving automation of Indian Army and play important role towards ‘Digital Army’ in consonance with Government’s ‘Digital India initiative’.

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017