Thu Sep 26 21:53:43 UTC 2024: ## India Takes a Leap Forward in Supercomputing with the Launch of PARAM Rudra

**New Delhi, India** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually launched three PARAM Rudra supercomputers, a significant milestone in India’s drive towards scientific and technological self-reliance under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM). Developed indigenously at a cost of ₹130 crore, these powerful machines are deployed in Pune, Delhi, and Kolkata, and will bolster research in fields ranging from astronomy to material science.

The PARAM Rudra supercomputers are expected to be game-changers in their respective domains. In Pune, the Giant Metre Radio Telescope (GMRT) will utilize the new system to explore astronomical phenomena such as Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs). In Delhi, the Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC) will leverage the supercomputer to enhance research in material science and atomic physics. Meanwhile, the S N Bose Centre in Kolkata will focus on areas including physics, cosmology, and earth sciences.

“There is no sector which does not rely on technology and computing capability,” Prime Minister Modi remarked. “In this revolution, our share should not be in bits and bytes but in terabytes and petabytes. Therefore, this achievement proves that we are moving in the right direction at the right pace.”

The National Supercomputing Mission, a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST), aims to establish a network of advanced computing systems across India. Modi highlighted that these supercomputers not only represent technological advancement but also play a crucial role in fulfilling the aspirations of all citizens.

The Prime Minister was initially scheduled to visit Pune for the launch but had to cancel his trip due to heavy rains.

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