{"id":45687,"date":"2026-01-10T18:19:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T12:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/01\/10\/param-shakti-supercomputer-boosts-indias-research-power-by-3-1-quadrillion-calculations-per-second\/"},"modified":"2026-01-10T18:19:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T12:49:13","slug":"param-shakti-supercomputer-boosts-indias-research-power-by-3-1-quadrillion-calculations-per-second","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/01\/10\/param-shakti-supercomputer-boosts-indias-research-power-by-3-1-quadrillion-calculations-per-second\/","title":{"rendered":"PARAM SHAKTI Supercomputer Boosts India\u2019s Research Power by 3.1 Quadrillion Calculations Per Second\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Delhi [India], January 10: <\/strong>When S Krishnan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), recently inaugurated PARAM SHAKTI<\/strong> at IIT Madras, it was not the customary ribbon-cutting ceremony but a bold statement of India becoming more technologically empowered. PARAM SHAKTI is not just another supercomputer. It is built on homegrown hardware<\/strong>, based on C-DAC RUDRA servers<\/strong>, and operates on an indigenous software stack using the open-source AlmaLinux<\/strong>. It can perform 3.1 quadrillion calculations per second<\/strong>\u2014yes, quadrillion, with a capital Q.<\/p>\n

It is not a flashy technological flaunt. It is an Indian science turbocharger<\/strong>. Researchers in aerospace, materials science, climate modeling, drug discovery, and advanced manufacturing now have a device that compresses decades of experiments into months, sometimes even weeks. Slow science? That\u2019s officially a thing of the past. PARAM SHAKTI has put Indian research on the fast track, and the finish line is nowhere in sight.<\/p>\n

At Work: Building a National Supercomputing Mission<\/strong><\/h3>\n

PARAM SHAKTI is part of the flagship National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)<\/strong>, led by MeitY and the Department of Science and Technology. The mission has already deployed 37 supercomputers<\/strong> across major Indian research institutions, with more under construction\u2014including a massive facility planned in Bengaluru. India is not playing small; it is building a network of computational power<\/strong> capable of competing on a global scale.<\/p>\n

Krishnan highlighted the mission\u2019s philosophy: differentiated, scale-oriented, and sovereign technology<\/strong>. It is not just about speed\u2014it\u2019s about independence. India is reducing dependency on single GPU vendors and foreign hardware or software stacks. The vision is clear: a robust AI and computational ecosystem<\/strong> capable of supporting India\u2019s ambitious scientific and industrial plans.<\/p>\n

IIT Madras: Where Machines Meet Magic<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For IIT Madras, PARAM SHAKTI is more than a showcase. Operational since May 2025<\/strong> and running at over 80% utilization<\/strong>, it supports research ranging from sub-atomic electronics to large-scale structural and climate simulations. With a power usage effectiveness (PUE) between 1.2 and 1.4<\/strong>, the supercomputer is energy-efficient while delivering high performance. Even supercomputers cannot ignore the electricity bill.<\/p>\n

Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, urged students and researchers to create energy-efficient, shareable, and robust programs<\/strong>, building on a legacy that started with the National Knowledge Network. E. Magesh of C-DAC also praised the rigorous engineering of the RUDRA servers<\/strong>, India\u2019s homegrown answer to global HPC technology, proving that world-class performance does not require foreign reliance.<\/p>\n

Powering AI, Innovation, and India<\/strong><\/h3>\n

PARAM SHAKTI is not just a number-crunching powerhouse\u2014it is India\u2019s future-proofing strategy for research and innovation<\/strong>. Through the IndiaAI Mission<\/strong>, the supercomputer allows researchers to experiment freely, innovate boldly, and avoid tech monocultures. No foreign restrictions, no dependency graphs\u2014raw computational power is fully in the hands of Indian scientists.<\/p>\n

The potential is enormous. Expect breakthroughs in drug design, climate prediction, aerospace innovation, and advanced manufacturing<\/strong>. This machine is the rocket enabling Indian scientists to operate at a speed and scale comparable to the world\u2019s top labs. The message is simple: India can compete, and today it can compute faster, smarter, and bigger than ever before<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

PARAM SHAKTI is more than a supercomputer. It is an icon of India\u2019s self-reliance, ambition, and technological boldness<\/strong>, placing the nation firmly on the global map for high-performance computing<\/strong> and next-generation scientific breakthroughs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Boosting India\u2019s Global Research Standing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With PARAM SHAKTI, India is no longer just a participant in the global research race\u2014it\u2019s becoming a leader. By providing world-class computational power domestically, the country reduces reliance on foreign supercomputing resources and strengthens its scientific sovereignty<\/strong>. Researchers can now tackle complex problems in AI, climate science, and advanced manufacturing at speeds that rival international labs, giving India a competitive edge<\/strong> in innovation and technological breakthroughs. This investment signals to the world that India is serious about being at the forefront of high-performance computing and global scientific discovery.<\/p>\n

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