IIT Bombay Inaugurates PARAM Rudra: India’s New High-Performance Supercomputing Facility
IIT Bombay Unveils PARAM Rudra Supercomputing Facility
Mumbai, India: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has inaugurated its new high-performance supercomputing facility, PARAM Rudra, designed to accelerate research in science, engineering, and technology. The inauguration was conducted by Professor Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), on Thursday.
PARAM Rudra: Features and Capabilities
Developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)
High-performance computing (HPC) system with 3 Peta FLOPS of processing power
Built using indigenously designed Rudra servers, manufactured in India
Operates on C-DAC’s native software stack, ensuring fully domestic hardware and software integration
Incorporates Direct Contact Liquid Cooling (DCLC) technology for enhanced efficiency and energy savings
Significance for Indian Research
PARAM Rudra strengthens India’s supercomputing capabilities and provides researchers access to world-class HPC infrastructure. It is expected to support:
Advanced scientific research across disciplines
Computational simulations in engineering, material sciences, climate modeling, and AI
Training and skill development for researchers in high-performance computing
The facility aligns with India’s broader strategy to achieve self-reliance in supercomputing technology and boost domestic innovation.
About the National Supercomputing Mission
The National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) aims to:
Develop a network of supercomputing facilities across India
Encourage indigenous design and manufacturing of HPC systems
Strengthen research and development infrastructure in academia and industry
PARAM Rudra at IIT Bombay represents a major milestone under this initiative, showcasing India’s growing capabilities in advanced computing.