The PARAM Rudra supercomputing facility has been launched at the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. This high-performance computing system, with a capacity of 3 Peta FLOPS, was developed under the National Supercomputing Mission’s Build Approach. PARAM Rudra is based on Rudra servers designed by C-DAC and manufactured in India, aligning with the Make in India initiative.
The system, powered by C-DAC’s software stack, features advanced Direct Contact Liquid Cooling (DCLC) technology for improved efficiency. Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), highlighted that the facility will enhance computational research for over 200 faculty members and 1,200 students at IIT Bombay and researchers nationwide. The PARAM Rudra facility is expected to drive innovation in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing, supporting startups and industry-driven research.
Sunita Verma, Group Coordinator at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), emphasized that the Rudra-based cluster signifies a significant milestone in India’s supercomputing journey. Dr. Hemant Darbari, NSM Mission Director, mentioned that the addition of the PARAM Rudra facility at IIT Bombay brings the total number of commissioned supercomputers under NSM to 38, with a combined capacity of 44 Peta FLOPS across the country. This facility is poised to enhance research opportunities for various institutions in Mumbai and foster collaboration for scientific advancements.
The National Supercomputing Mission, led by MeitY and DST with C-DAC and IISc Bengaluru as implementing agencies, aims to establish an indigenous supercomputing ecosystem through infrastructure development, applications, research, and human resource development.
