Three new supercomputers, installed at premier scientific institutions in Delhi, Pune, and Kolkata, were dedicated to the nation on Thursday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Three new supercomputers, installed at premier scientific institutions in Delhi, Pune, and Kolkata, were dedicated to the nation on Thursday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Three new supercomputers, installed at premier scientific institutions in Delhi, Pune, and Kolkata, were dedicated to the nation on Thursday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. These installations aim to enhance research capabilities in various fields, including astronomy, medicine, and high-energy physics. During the dedication ceremony, Modi expressed that “this is a momentous day for India’s science and technology. All these HPCs will play an important role in providing state-of-the-art advanced facilities to the scientific community within the country itself.” He emphasized that these systems would significantly advance research across diverse disciplines, from physics and cosmology to earth sciences.
In addition to the advancements in scientific research, the computing power available for weather and climate research has received a substantial upgrade with the establishment of High-Power Computing (HPC) systems at two atmospheric sciences institutes—one in Pune and the other in Noida. These systems are collectively valued at ₹850 crore, and their installation has boosted the computing capacity of the Ministry of Earth Sciences from 6.8 Peta Flops five years ago to an impressive 22 Peta Flops, marking the highest capacity ever achieved in the country. This upgrade is expected to significantly enhance the accuracy and reliability of weather forecasting and climate modeling efforts in India.
The three new supercomputers are indigenously built PARAM Rudra computers, developed under the National Supercomputing Mission, at a combined cost of approximately ₹130 crores. One of these supercomputers has been installed at the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) near Pune, recognized as one of the world’s largest and most powerful radio telescopes in the meter-wave range. The other two systems have been set up at the Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC) in Delhi and the S N Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences in Kolkata, both of which are engaged in high-energy physics research.
The most powerful of the newly installed systems is at IUAC, featuring a capacity of 3 Peta Flops. Meanwhile, the GMRT has received a supercomputer with a capacity of 1 Peta Flop, and the one at the S N Bose Institute has an impressive capacity of 838 Terraflops. Furthermore, the Arka system at IITM boasts an 11.77 Peta Flop capacity, which will enable improvements in the country’s horizontal resolution of global weather prediction models—from the current 12 km to just 6 km. The HPC named Arunika, with a capacity of 8.24 Peta Flops, will also enhance the resolution of weather forecasts at block levels, promising better local predictions.
Prime Minister Modi was originally scheduled to visit Pune to launch these High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems; however, inclement weather and heavy rainfall necessitated the cancellation of his visit. Despite the change in plans, the dedication of these supercomputers represents a significant stride forward for India’s scientific research and weather forecasting capabilities, showcasing the government's commitment to advancing technology in the country.
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