IIT Guwahati Gets State-of-The-Art Supercomputer “Param-Ishan”
A state-of-the-art supercomputer, Param-Ishan, was today unveiled in IIT Guwahati by HRD minister Prakash Javadekar, as the government looks to give a push to research and innovation in Indian institutions.
"It is a one of the glad moments to have the fastest and most powerful computer in northeastern, eastern and southern regions," Javadekar said after the launch. Calling IITs "modern temples for development", Javadekar said a nations potential for growth is evaluated on the quality of its research and development.
Several technology areas will be positively affected through the introduction of the new supercomputer, he said.
Officials said several institutions in the country will get supercomputers in the near future to boost innovation and research.
"While some institutions ...