Published: 25 December 2025General
PARAM Rudra Supercomputer Launched at IIT Patna Under National Supercomputing Mission
The PARAM Rudra supercomputer was launched at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna on December 26, 2025, marking the first PARAM RUDRA installation in Bihar. PARAM Rudra is a high-performance computing system developed under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) using indigenous Rudra servers and a software stack promoting self-reliance in HPC technology.
The NSM is jointly implemented by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST), with C-DAC and IISc Bengaluru as implementing agencies. The mission aims to build a network of 24 supercomputers across India to support research in climate modelling, drug discovery, genomics, and national security.
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The PARAM Rudra supercomputer launched at IIT Patna is developed under which mission?
Explanation · Correct answer BPARAM Rudra is developed under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), jointly implemented by MeitY and DST, with C-DAC and IISc Bengaluru as implementing agencies.
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What is the **PARAM Rudra Supercomputer Launched at IIT Patna Under National Supercomputing Mission** and why was it introduced?
The PARAM Rudra supercomputer was launched at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna on December 26, 2025, marking the first PARAM RUDRA installation in Bihar. PARAM Rudra is a high-performance computing system developed under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) using indigenous Rudra servers and a software stack promoting self-relian
What are the key provisions of the **PARAM Rudra Supercomputer Launched at IIT Patna Under National Supercomputing Mission**?
PARAM Rudra supercomputer launched at IIT Patna on December 26, 2025 — first PARAM Rudra installation in Bihar Developed under National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) using indigenous Rudra servers and software stack promoting self-reliance in HPC technology NSM jointly implemented by MeitY and DST, with C-DAC and IISc Bengaluru as implementing agencies
Which earlier law or scheme does **PARAM Rudra Supercomputer Launched at IIT Patna Under National Supercomputing Mission** replace?
**PARAM Rudra Supercomputer Launched at IIT Patna Under National Supercomputing Mission** replaces **earlier legislation/scheme**. NSM jointly implemented by MeitY and DST, with C-DAC and IISc Bengaluru as implementing agencies
Which ministry is responsible for implementing **PARAM Rudra Supercomputer Launched at IIT Patna Under National Supercomputing Mission**?
**Ministry of Electronics** is responsible. Mission aims to build network of 24 supercomputers across India for climate modelling, drug discovery, genomics, and national security
What is the expected impact of **PARAM Rudra Supercomputer Launched at IIT Patna Under National Supercomputing Mission** on India's development goals?
Mission aims to build network of 24 supercomputers across India for climate modelling, drug discovery, genomics, and national security
