PM Modi Launches Three PARAM Rudra Supercomputers in India

September 27, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated three PARAM Rudra supercomputers and a High-Performance Computing (HPC) system. These advancements are important steps for India’s technological progress, made possible through the National Supercomputing Mission.

What is the National Supercomputing Mission?

The National Supercomputing Mission, which began in 2015, aims to increase India’s ability to handle complex calculations and support advanced scientific research. This mission is designed to boost various sectors like information technology (IT), manufacturing, and startups. The launch of these supercomputers is the result of years of effort under this mission.

Supercomputers Overview

The three PARAM Rudra supercomputers have been installed in Pune, Delhi, and Kolkata. Together, they cost ₹130 crore to develop. These supercomputers will help India perform more scientific research and create new innovations.

High-Performance Computing System

The HPC system, which was developed with ₹850 crore, will be used mainly for weather and climate research. It will improve the ability of institutions like IITM (Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology) and NCMRWF (National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting) to predict and understand weather patterns. This will help with disaster management and ensuring public safety.

Benefits of Advanced Computing

Prime Minister Modi emphasized that technology should benefit everyone, especially the underprivileged. The new supercomputers and HPC system will allow for better predictions of severe weather events like floods or cyclones, which can save lives and reduce damage. This will help improve disaster response and protect communities.

Future Aspirations in Science and Technology

Prime Minister Modi also talked about future projects. One of the most exciting is Mission Gaganyan, which aims to send Indians to space and eventually have an Indian space station by 2035. He also stressed the importance of creating a semiconductor ecosystem so India can play a larger role in the global technology supply chain.

Research Applications

The PARAM Rudra supercomputers will support research in many areas, including:

GMRT in Pune: This facility will focus on astronomy and study things like Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs).

IUAC in Delhi: Research here will advance material science and atomic physics.

S.N. Bose Centre in Kolkata: This center will study physics, cosmology, and earth sciences.

The launch of the PARAM Rudra supercomputers and the HPC system is a major achievement for India’s science and technology sector. These tools will help foster innovation, improve research, and ensure that technology is used to benefit everyone, especially the common people.

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