In a major stride towards self-reliance in supercomputing technology, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to unveil three indigenously developed PARAM Rudra supercomputers. This marks a key milestone in India’s technological journey, showcasing the country’s growing capabilities in advanced computational infrastructure.
आज प्रधानमंत्री @नरेंद्रमोदी पुणे में तीन स्वदेशी PARAM रुद्र सुपरकंप्यूटर्स राष्ट्र को समर्पित करेंगे! ये सुपरकंप्यूटर्स भारत की वैज्ञानिक अनुसंधान क्षमताओं को नई ऊंचाइयों पर ले जाएंगे। पुणे मेट्रो रेल परियोजना और सोलापुर हवाई अड्डे का भी उद्घाटन होगा। #PARAMRudra #NarendraModi pic.twitter.com/zVJYKJ4GJh
— महाराष्ट्र सूचना केंद्र (@MahaMicHindi) September 26, 2024
Here are the 10 facts about the Supercomputers:
1. Three Param Rudra Supercomputers are valued at Rs 130 crore.
2. Built Under The NSM (National Supercomputing Mission) to boost technological independence and innovation in India.
3. Incorporates the latest cutting edge hardware and software technologies: It means the supercomputers incorporate most advanced and innovative tools, systems, and techniques available in the world of computing and technology.
4. Significant portion of components manufactured and assembled in India:
5. Capable of handling complex calculations and simulations at a very high speed.
6. Supercomputers will be used in weather forecasting, climate modelling, drug discovery, material science and AI.
7. The super computers are deployed in Pune, Delhi and Kolkata to facilitate easier and more accessible scientific research
8. The giant metre radio telescope in Pune (Maharashtra) will leverage the supercomputers to explore fast radio burst and other astronomical phenomena.
9. Inter university accelerator centre in Delhi to enhance research in like material science and atomic physics.
10. S.N.Bose Centre in Kolkata to drive advanced research in Physics, Cosmology and Earth Science.
