From powerful AIRAWAT to meteorological marvels, India set to expand supercomputing capabilities with 9 new additions under the Digital India Programme. Discover how these nine new supercomputers shape the future.
India’s technological strides take a leap as it gears up to integrate nine new supercomputers, reinforcing its commitment to scientific exploration and innovation. The government’s announcement unveils a key phase in the extended Digital India Programme, solidifying the nation’s position on the global technological forefront.
The government’s green light on an allocation of Rs 14,903 crore for the Digital India Project extension underscores its determination to foster advancements. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister, laid out the timeline: “The funds will be utilised from 2022 to 2026.” The initiative builds upon its predecessor’s success and promises nine new supercomputers, supplementing the existing 18.
These supercomputers bear remarkable significance, driving advancements in diverse domains like weather forecasting and scientific simulations. AIRAWAT stands tall, securing 75th place on the Top 500 Global supercomputing list. With a processing speed of 13,170 teraflops (Rpeak), AIRAWAT functions on Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS, positioned at C-DAC, Pune.
PARAM Siddhi-AI and AIRAWAT jointly offer 410 AI Petaflops Mixed Precision and 8.5 Petaflops (Rmax) Double Precision capacity, with a peak compute capacity (Double Precision, Rpeak) of 13 Petaflops. Pratyush at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, and Mihir at the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting, bolster meteorological research.
As nine new supercomputers embed into the extended Digital India Programme, the nation’s scientific prowess and technological might surge on the world stage. With the landscape of supercomputing evolving, India’s steadfast commitment to innovation promises new horizons in discovery.
