C-DAC powers India's tech future: Leaders call for self-reliance push

Hyderabad: The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) marked its 39th Foundation Day with strong endorsements from top policymakers and scientists, highlighting its pivotal role in India’s digital and space ambitions.

Addressing the event virtually, S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), lauded its pivotal role in advancing India’s capabilities in high-performance computing, cybersecurity, semiconductor technologies, and emerging digital domains.

Highlighting C-DAC’s contributions to key national initiatives such as the National Supercomputing Mission, National Semiconductor Mission, and National Quantum Mission, he said the organisation continues to strengthen India’s scientific and digital ecosystem through cutting-edge research and infrastructure.

He emphasised the need to focus on emerging areas including quantum computing, RISC-V, blockchain, and IoT, while calling for greater self-reliance in core technologies such as operating systems and databases.