DIME: Indian Army’s Digital Logistics Platform
Why in the news
On 8 January 2026 the Indian Army rolled out DIME, a digital platform meant to modernise how military supplies and stores are managed.
Key facts
- Full name: Depot Integration Management Edition (DIME).
- Type: comprehensive digital logistics platform.
- Gives real-time visibility of spares, equipment and inventory.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Developed by | Indian Army with BISAG-N (Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-Informatics) |
| Ministry involved | MeitY |
| Launch date | 8 January 2026 |
Purpose
- Bring together inventory control, maintenance planning and demand forecasting.
- Help commanders decide faster with better information.
- Replace scattered, manual logistics processes with one unified digital system.
Exam angle
- Developer partner: BISAG-N.
- Ministry linked: Electronics and Information Technology.
- Domain: military logistics management.