Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated three PARAM Rudra supercomputers to the nation through video conferencing. Developed under the "Make in India" initiative and part of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) aims to boost scientific research and innovation in India.
The supercomputers, developed in India at a cost of ₹130 crore, have been installed in Pune, Delhi, and Kolkata to support advanced research in various scientific fields.
PARAM Supercomputers Will be Used in?
Supercomputers have been set up in three important locations: Delhi, Pune, and Kolkata. The primary aim of the initiative, as stated by the Ministry of Science & Technology, is to enhance India's capacity for scientific research.
- Pune: The Giant Metre Radio Telescope (GMRT) situated in Pune will make use of the supercomputer to study Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) and other space phenomena.
- Delhi: The Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC) will use the newly inaugurated Supercomputers for advanced research in material science and atomic physics.
- Kolkata: The S N Bose Centre will make use of supercomputing technology for research in physics, cosmology, and earth sciences.
The project is part of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), which aims to enhance India’s supercomputing capabilities due to rising demand in areas like education, research, small businesses, and startups. Under this mission, the first locally assembled supercomputer, called PARAM Shivay, was set up at IIT (BHU) in 2019.
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PARAM Supercomputers: Key Highlights
Made in India: PARAM Rudra supercomputers have been developed locally as part of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM).
Locations: These supercomputers are set up in three cities, i.e., Pune, Delhi, and Kolkata to support various scientific research efforts of the nation.
Cost: The total cost of these supercomputers is about ₹130 crore.
Capacity: The total capacity of these supercomputers is approximately 1.3 petaflops. This capacity enables them to perform highly complex scientific research and calculations quickly.
Research Contribution: These supercomputers will help in advanced research in fields like physics, earth sciences, astronomy, and more.
Special Project: The Giant Meter Radio Telescope (GMRT) in Pune will use these supercomputers to study Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) and other space phenomena.
Focus on Self-Reliance: These supercomputers are a key step towards making India self-sufficient in supercomputing technology.
The Prime Minister dedicated these supercomputers to India’s youth, enabling them to utilize advanced technology.
PM Modi also Inaugurated HPC System
Prime Minister Modi also launched a High-Performance Computing (HPC) system. The system aims to enhance weather and climate research in India. This project has received an investment of ₹850 crore. This project will elevate India's meteorological computing capabilities.
The new HPC systems have been set up at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune and the National Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF) in Noida.
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