Prime Minister Modi Launches PARAM Rudra Supercomputers to Drive Scientific Research
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Launch of three PARAM Rudra supercomputers by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. |
| Date | September 26, 2024 |
| Mode of Launch | Virtual |
| Cost Per Supercomputer | ₹130 crore |
| Total Project Cost | ₹850 crore |
| Locations Deployed | Pune, Delhi, Kolkata |
| Developed Under | National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) |
| Key Applications | - Pune (GMRT): Astronomical phenomena (e.g., Fast Radio Bursts). |
| - Delhi (IUAC): Material science and atomic physics. | |
| - Kolkata (S N Bose Centre): Physics, cosmology, and earth sciences. | |
| Key Statement | PM Modi: "No sector can function without technology and computing capability." |
| Missed Visit | PM Modi canceled his Pune visit due to heavy rains; was to inaugurate projects worth ₹22,600 crore. |