SAMARTH Centres

December 16, 2024

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has established four Smart Advanced Manufacturing and Rapid Transformation Hub (SAMARTH) Centres, aiming to enhance competitiveness in the Indian capital goods sector. The centers are strategically located in Pune, Delhi, and Bengaluru, focusing on Industry 4.0 technologies.

Overview of SAMARTH Centres

The SAMARTH Centres include the Centre for Industry 4.0 (C4i4) Lab in Pune, IITD-AIA Foundation for Smart Manufacturing at IIT Delhi, I-4.0 India @ IISc in Bengaluru, and the Smart Manufacturing Demo & Development Cell at CMTI, Bengaluru. These centers will support the development and implementation of advanced manufacturing practices across India.

C4i4 Pune has created a Model Factory showcasing Industry 4.0 solutions. CMTI Bengaluru has established a production-based Smart Factory and over 50 use-cases of Industry 4.0 solutions have been compiled to aid implementation, along with the creation of an Industry 4.0 Maturity Model (I4MM) for assessing manufacturing readiness.

Digital Maturity Assessments

C4i4 Pune has conducted over 100 Digital Maturity Assessments for automotive companies. They have identified more than 500 improvement initiatives and trained over 500 Digital Champions to lead transformation efforts within their organisations.

Development of Smart Technologies

I-4.0 India @ IISc Bengaluru has developed six Smart Technologies, five Smart Tools, and 14 solutions for various industries. These innovations aim to facilitate the adoption of advanced manufacturing practices.

CMTI Bengaluru has trained around 5,000 professionals in Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 concepts. The IITD-AIA Foundation collaborates with academic institutions to create tailored Industry 4.0 solutions for MSMEs.

Services Offered by SAMARTH Centres

The centres offer awareness workshops, training, and consultancy in IoT, software development, and data analytics. They also provide incubation services for startups. However, no financial assistance is available for MSMEs under this initiative.

GKToday Facts for Exams:
C4i4: The Centre for Industry 4.0 Lab in Pune focuses on advanced manufacturing. It has completed over 100 Digital Maturity Assessments, helping automotive companies identify improvement initiatives.
I-4.0 India: Located at IISc Bengaluru, I-4.0 India has developed six Smart Technologies and 14 solutions. Its innovations support the integration of Industry 4.0 practices across various sectors.
CMTI: The Centre for Manufacturing Technology and Innovation in Bengaluru has trained around 5,000 professionals. It plays important role in promoting Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 concepts.

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