Veena and Pratap Subrahmanyam Center for Digital Intelligence, Security Hardware and Architecture (V&PS – CDISHA) inaugurated
Veena and Pratap Subrahmanyam Center for Digital Intelligence, Security Hardware and Architecture (V&PS – CDISHA), will use Shakti microprocessor from IIT-M
An advanced research facility at the Indian Institute technology Madras (IIT-M) was inaugurated on 27 April in the presence of Professor V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, faculty and researchers. Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurated the Veena and Pratap Subrahmanyam Center for Digital Intelligence, Security Hardware and Architecture (V&PS – CDISHA).
Shakti, an indigenous microprocessor developed by IIT Madras, will be used by the center to carry out a variety of cutting-edge research projects, including building a new class of computers that can accommodate the latency and power demands of AI applications. Could
Three major trends affecting the future of India were discussed during the address of Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar at the inaugural ceremony. The first is related to the rapid technological digitization of the world, the second is the need for countries to establish a network of reliable technology partners, and the third is the need for a growing amount of digital talent.
Director of IIT Madras Prof. V. Kamakoti emphasized the importance of this research facility, noting that it arrived at the right time to launch India’s semiconductor mission and begin the process of setting up manufacturing facilities. “The best way to educate on computer architecture is by experimenting with an organization’s operating systems natively. We wanted to create a platform where we could perform this. This center has helped us achieve that goal,” Professor Kamakoti said.
IIT Madras alumnus Prathap Subrahmanyam contributed Rs. 6.76 crores for the construction of this facility. The establishment of this facility is a fundamental step that will foster a stronger University-Industry-Government relationship.
On this day, the ‘McDermid Alpha Center of Excellence in Electronics Assembly and Skills Development’ was also launched. This is an automated PCB assembly facility that the Cookson India (McDermid Alpha) CSR initiative helped build at the Central Electronics Center of IIT Madras. McDiarmid Alpha Center seeks to mentor 1,000 engineers and diploma holders annually. The program also includes apprenticeship opportunities.
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