India Expands Supercomputing Network with 37 New High-Power Systems

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) confirmed the deployment, noting that the systems are part of the “PARAM Rudra” series, built with Indian-designed server boards and software. Since its launch in 2015, NSM has aimed to democratize access to supercomputing for academia, startups, and industry. Over 13,000 researchers and 1,700 PhD scholars from 260 institutions are already using the network, which has processed more than one crore compute jobs and contributed to over 1,500 international research papers. The new installations are expected to accelerate India’s scientific output and global competitiveness.  

Notable updates  
• 37 supercomputers deployed under NSM, adding 40 petaflops of computing power  
• PARAM Rudra series built with Indian-designed hardware and software  
• Over 13,000 researchers and 1,700 PhD scholars already leveraging NSM facilities  
• Applications span AI, climate science, drug discovery, astrophysics, and advanced manufacturing  
• Mission launched in 2015 with Rs 4,500 crore outlay, jointly led by MeitY and DST  

Major takeaway  
India’s supercomputing expansion marks a significant leap in research infrastructure, reinforcing self-reliance and enabling cutting-edge innovation across scientific and industrial domains.  

Sources: Press Information Bureau, India Today, NewsBytes, APAC News Network