IIT Madras has launched Param Shakti, an indigenously developed and manufactured supercomputing system under India’s National Supercomputing Mission. The 3.1 petaflop system can perform over 3.1 quadrillion calculations per second and is designed to strengthen high-end research across strategic and scientific sectors. Built entirely in India, it uses C-DAC’s RUDRA server series and open-source software.
Indigenous High-Performance Computing
Param Shakti has been developed at IIT Madras’ Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). It reflects India’s push for self-reliance in advanced computing infrastructure. The system is among the most powerful supercomputing facilities in the country and supports domestic design, manufacturing, and software integration.
Research and Application Areas
The supercomputer is expected to help researchers solve large and complex problems faster and more accurately. It can reduce years of experimental work in fields such as:
- aerospace research
- materials science
- climate modelling
- drug discovery
- advanced manufacturing
Such capability is important for both academic research and industrial innovation.
Integration with Param Rudra Cluster
Param Shakti will be integrated into the Param Rudra supercomputing cluster. The broader infrastructure includes round-the-clock power supply, advanced cooling systems, and data centre operations. These features are essential for maintaining performance, reliability, and continuous computation in supercomputing environments.
National Supercomputing Mission Support
The system has been funded under the National Supercomputing Mission, jointly led by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the Department of Science and Technology. The mission is expanding India’s supercomputing network across institutions. With 37 supercomputers already installed nationwide and more planned, the initiative is building a stronger research and innovation ecosystem.
Last Modified: April 25, 2026