Thu Sep 26 13:17:44 UTC 2024: ## India Makes Strides in Supercomputing, High-Performance Computing, and Space Exploration

**New Delhi:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated three indigenously developed PARAM Rudra supercomputers, marking a significant leap forward in India’s scientific and technological prowess. He also unveiled a new high-performance computing (HPC) system designed for weather and climate research.

“Today’s India is carving new opportunities in the infinite sky of possibilities,” Prime Minister Modi asserted, emphasizing the government’s commitment to leveraging technology for the benefit of the common man. The new supercomputers, deployed in Pune, Delhi, and Kolkata, will facilitate groundbreaking research across various fields, including astronomy, material science, and physics.

The PARAM Rudra supercomputers, developed under the National Supercomputing Mission launched in 2015, will also play a crucial role in bolstering India’s IT sector, manufacturing, MSMEs, and startups. The PM highlighted the government’s priority on science, technology, and research, emphasizing the nation’s progress in quantum computing and its ambitious space program, including the upcoming Gaganyaan mission and the development of a space station by 2035.

“We are moving in the right direction at the right pace,” the PM said, highlighting India’s ambition to be a major player in the global technological landscape. He also emphasized the importance of using technology to empower the underprivileged and bridge the digital divide.

The new HPC system, costing Rs 850 crore, will significantly enhance India’s weather forecasting capabilities, providing more accurate and timely predictions for critical weather events like cyclones, heavy precipitation, and heat waves. The system, named ‘Arka’ and ‘Arunika’ after the Sun, will be deployed at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune and the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecast (NCMRWF) in Noida.

The government is also actively building a robust semiconductor ecosystem in India, aiming to become a key player in the global supply chain. These developments underline India’s commitment to innovation and its ambition to become a leading scientific and technological power.

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