India’s premier tech research hub, the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), marked its 39th Foundation Day with high praise for its role in driving the nation’s tech self-reliance.
Hosted in Hyderabad on Tuesday, the event drew senior officials, scientists, and industry leaders who celebrated C-DAC’s deep impact on everything from supercomputing to cybersecurity.
Virtual remarks from key figures set an ambitious tone for the organization’s next chapter.
MeitY Secretary Urges Bold Expansion
S Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), spotlighted C-DAC’s wins in high-performance computing, semiconductors, and digital tech.
He tied the center’s work to major national pushes like the National Supercomputing Mission, National Semiconductor Mission, and National Quantum Mission.
Krishnan called for ramped-up efforts in quantum computing, RISC-V architecture, blockchain, and IoT.
He stressed building homegrown operating systems and databases, plus tighter ties with industry, academia, and defense to fuel India’s tech sovereignty.
ISRO Veteran on Supercomputing Legacy
Former ISRO Chairman Dr. S Somanath lauded C-DAC’s PARAM supercomputers and its partnerships in space-grade computing and electronics. He flagged rising trends like satellite mega-constellations, AI-powered autonomy, and the blend of space and digital tech.
Somanath pushed C-DAC to sync its supercomputing roadmap with India’s priorities, cementing the country’s edge in advanced computing and space innovation.
C-DAC’s evolution from a 1987 supercomputing pioneer to a multi-domain powerhouse positions it perfectly for India’s digital surge. With eyes on quantum, AI, and semiconductors, the center is gearing up to lead the charge.
