C-DAC Launches "AIRAWAT 2.0": India’s Fastest AI Supercomputer.

Science & Technology | Dated: 06 Dec 2025

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has launched "AIRAWAT 2.0", India’s fastest AI supercomputer, at its facility in Pune. With a speed of 25 Petaflops, it significantly surpasses its predecessor. The supercomputer is designed to accelerate research in Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and bio-informatics.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • It is built under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) with indigenous server platforms like "Rudra".
  • AIRAWAT 2.0 will be accessible to startups, MSMEs, and academic institutions via the National AI Grid.
  • This launch places India among the top 10 nations with the most powerful AI supercomputing infrastructure.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • System: AIRAWAT 2.0.
  • Speed: 25 Petaflops.
  • Developer: C-DAC (under NSM).

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the name of India's fastest AI supercomputer recently launched by C-DAC in Pune?

Correct Answer: AIRAWAT 2.0

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About C-DAC

  • DG – Magesh Ethirajan
  • HQ – Pune, Maharashtra