Param Shakti Supercomputer Unveiled At IIT Madras

On January 3, 2026, MeitY unveiled the Param Shakti supercomputing facility at IIT Madras, powered by the indigenous Param Rudra cluster. Built entirely in India using C-DAC’s RUDRA series of servers, the system delivers a peak computing capacity of 3.1 petaflops, capable of performing over 3.1 quadrillion calculations per second.  

The facility is part of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), jointly led by MeitY and the Department of Science and Technology. It is designed to support cutting-edge research across multiple domains, reducing years of experimental work into days and enabling India to compete globally in high-performance computing.  

Key Highlights  

• Param Shakti delivers 3.1 petaflops computing capacity  
• Developed indigenously by C-DAC under NSM  
• Supports research in aerospace, materials, climate modelling, drug discovery, and manufacturing  
• Runs on open-source software including AlmaLinux and C-DAC’s system stack  
• Strengthens India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision in advanced technology  

Final Takeaway  
Param Shakti marks a milestone in India’s supercomputing journey, showcasing indigenous innovation and reinforcing the country’s commitment to scientific excellence. By enabling faster, more accurate research, the system positions India as a global contender in advanced computational science.  

Sources: The Hindu, The Indian Express, India Today