New Delhi, Sep 27 (FN Agency) Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on Thursday dedicates three PARAM Rudra Supercomputers worth around Rs 130 crore to the nation via video conferencing. Developed indigenously under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), these supercomputers have been deployed in Pune, Delhi and Kolkata to facilitate pioneering scientific research. Speaking on the occasion, Modi said ithe day marks a huge achievement in the field of science and technology for India and is a reflection of the nation’s progress by prioritising research and development. “Today’s India is carving new opportunities in the endless horizon of possibilities”, the Prime Minister remarked. “In the era of digital revolution, computing capacity is becoming synonymous with national capability”, the Prime Minister added. He stressed that India’s share should not be limited to bits and bytes but expand to terabytes and petabytes. Modi further added that the occasion is proof that India is moving forward in the right direction.
He also mentioned the introduction of three new “Param Rudra” supercomputers, which will further support India’s multidimensional scientific development. During the event, Modi also inaugurated a High-Performance Computing (HPC) system tailored for weather and climate research. Speaking about the inauguration of ‘Arka’ and ‘Arunika’, a High-Performance Computing (HPC) system tailored for weather and climate research, the Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes to the entire scientific community, engineers and all citizens. This project represents an investment of Rs. 850 crore, marking a significant leap in India’s computational capabilities for meteorological applications. Stressing the importance of semiconductors in today’s world, the PM said, “Semiconductors have become an essential element of development.” He mentioned the launch of ‘India Semiconductor Mission’ to strengthen this sector and highlighted the positive results witnessed within the short period. PM Modi emphasised that India is building its semiconductor ecosystem, which will play a vital role in the global supply chain.