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Summary of NSM-HRD Activities (2017 to 2024)

This page provides a comprehensive summary of training programs, workshops, and initiatives conducted under the National Supercomputing Mission – Human Resource Development. It highlights key achievements, participant statistics, and impact over the years.

2024
Summary

In 2024, the National Supercomputing Mission – Human Resource Development (NSM-HRD) trained over 4,000 participants through 27 specialized programs, including workshops, hackathons, bootcamps, and internships. These initiatives aimed to equip students, educators, and professionals with High-Performance Computing (HPC) skills, fostering innovation and strengthening India's supercomputing ecosystem.

Key highlights
  • Diverse Training Formats: Hands-on sessions in HPC awareness, faculty development, domain-specific workshops (AI, CFD, NLP), hackathons, and ACTS diploma courses
  • Major Programs: AICTE Master Trainer Program, Intel GenAI Hackathon, NVIDIA NSM DLI, CUDA Shiksha, and HPC Awareness Bootcamps at IITs, NITs, and C-DAC centers
  • Technological Support: HPC Shiksha Portal, NSM Users Forum, HPC Tutor, and GoToWebinar ensured seamless training delivery
  • Industry Collaboration: Partnerships with Intel, NVIDIA, and academic institutions enhanced training quality and research applications
  • Impact: Developed industry-ready talent, fostered innovative AI & HPC solutions, and contributed to India's global supercomputing leadership
Through cutting-edge training and collaboration, NSM HRD continues to drive HPC skill development and fuel scientific research, AI advancements, and national innovation.
Summary

In 2023, the National Supercomputing Mission - Human Resources Development (NSM HRD) continued its mission to create a skilled pool of HPC-aware professionals to meet the growing demand for expertise in High-Performance Computing (HPC) technologies. The year marked significant progress, with over 4,000 participants trained through diverse programs, including workshops, hackathons, bootcamps, and internships.

The focus for 2023 was on conducting targeted, hands-on training sessions tailored to meet the needs of students, educators, and professionals. Collaborations with leading institutions and industry leaders like Intel and NVIDIA enriched these programs by incorporating the latest advancements in HPC and related domains.

NSM HRD initiatives aimed to bridge the gap between emerging technological needs and the skills of India’s workforce, fostering a culture of innovation and building a robust HPC ecosystem in the country. The efforts in 2023 have significantly contributed to the mission’s goal of advancing India’s supercomputing capabilities while empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills required for future challenges.

Key highlights
  • Diverse Training Formats: Hands-on HPC awareness workshops, domain-specific sessions (MD, NLP, CFD), bootcamps, hackathons, internships, and ACTS diploma programs
  • Major Programs: Scientific Computing on GPUs, Programming AMD GPUs, GPU Hackathon, WRF Training School, and EduHiPC at institutes like IIT Madras, IISc, and C-DAC
  • Technological Support: HPC Shiksha Portal, HPC Tutor, NSM Users Forum, GoToWebinar, and Google Forms enabled interactive and efficient training experiences
  • Industry Collaboration: Collaborations with Intel, NVIDIA, and academic leaders brought cutting-edge content and mentorship to training programs
  • Impact: Empowered over 4,000 learners with critical HPC skills, fostered innovation through real-world projects, and contributed to India's growing HPC ecosystem
These efforts aimed to build a skilled HPC workforce, support domain-specific research, and advance India’s supercomputing capabilities.
Summary

IIn 2022, the National Supercomputing Mission - Human Resources Development (NSM HRD) continued its mission to create a skilled pool of HPC-aware professionals to meet the growing demand for expertise in High-Performance Computing (HPC) technologies. The year marked significant progress, with over 7,000 participants trained through diverse programs, including workshops, hackathons, bootcamps, and internships.

The focus for 2022 was on conducting targeted, hands-on training sessions tailored to meet the needs of students, educators, and professionals. Collaborations with leading institutions and industry leaders like Intel and NVIDIA enriched these programs by incorporating the latest advancements in HPC and related domains.

NSM HRD initiatives aimed to bridge the gap between emerging technological needs and the skills of India’s workforce, fostering a culture of innovation and building a robust HPC ecosystem in the country. The efforts in 2022 have significantly contributed to the mission’s goal of advancing India’s supercomputing capabilities while empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills required for future challenges.

Key highlights
  • Extensive Outreach: 26+ training programs conducted online and offline, engaging over 7,000 participants
  • Diverse Formats: Awareness workshops, domain-specific sessions, GPU bootcamps, hackathons, internships, and ACTS diploma courses
  • Technological Enablement: Training delivery supported by platforms like HPC Shiksha Portal, GoToWebinar, and Google Forms for content access, live interaction, and feedback
  • Strong Collaborations: Joint efforts with top institutes (IITs, C-DAC, IISc) and industry giants like Intel and NVIDIA enhanced training quality and relevance
  • Real-World Exposure: Programs like GPU Hackathons, AI workshops, and domain-specific trainings bridged the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application
  • Strategic Impact: Created an industry-ready talent pool and contributed to advancing national priorities in AI, scientific computing, and HPC research
These efforts played a pivotal role in building a skilled HPC workforce and catalyzing innovation across India’s scientific sector.
Summary

In 2021, the National Supercomputing Mission - Human Resources Development (NSM HRD) continued its mission to create a skilled pool of HPC-aware professionals to meet the growing demand for expertise in High-Performance Computing (HPC) technologies. The year marked significant progress, with over 6,800 participants trained through diverse programs, including workshops, hackathons, bootcamps, and internships.

The focus for 2021 was on conducting targeted, hands-on training sessions tailored to meet the needs of students, educators, and professionals. Collaborations with leading institutions and industry leaders like Intel and NVIDIA enriched these programs by incorporating the latest advancements in HPC and related domains.

NSM HRD initiatives aimed to bridge the gap between emerging technological needs and the skills of India’s workforce, fostering a culture of innovation and building a robust HPC ecosystem in the country. The efforts in 2021 have significantly contributed to the mission’s goal of advancing India’s supercomputing capabilities while empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills required for future challenges.

Key highlights
  • 28 training programs delivered across India, covering a broad range of HPC and AI topics
  • 6,800+ participants trained, including students, researchers, and faculty from academia and industry
  • Multiple domains addressed, including engineering, biology, astrophysics, construction, agriculture, and semiconductors
  • Collaborations with leading institutions and industry leaders, enriching training quality and outreach
  • Training formats included: awareness workshops, expert-led courses, internships, bootcamps, and hackathons
  • Strong emphasis on hands-on learning and real-world problem-solving, preparing industry-ready talent
By fostering innovation, enhancing skillsets, and creating a pipeline of HPC-aware professionals, NSM HRD in 2021 played a pivotal role in strengthening India’s supercomputing ecosystem and advancing its vision of becoming a global leader in high-performance and AI-driven technologies.
Summary

In 2020, the National Supercomputing Mission - Human Resources Development (NSM HRD) continued its mission to create a skilled pool of HPC-aware professionals to meet the growing demand for expertise in High-Performance Computing (HPC) technologies. The year marked significant progress, with over 1,800 participants trained through diverse programs, including workshops, hackathons, bootcamps, and internships.

The focus for 2020 was on conducting targeted, hands-on training sessions tailored to meet the needs of students, educators, and professionals. Collaborations with leading institutions and industry leaders like Intel and NVIDIA enriched these programs by incorporating the latest advancements in HPC and related domains.

NSM HRD initiatives aimed to bridge the gap between emerging technological needs and the skills of India’s workforce, fostering a culture of innovation and building a robust HPC ecosystem in the country. The efforts in 2020 have significantly contributed to the mission’s goal of advancing India’s supercomputing capabilities while empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills required for future challenges.

Key highlights
  • Focus areas included GPU programming, CFD, Exascale computing, AI/ML, and drug discovery applications using HPC
  • Programs were enriched through partnerships with Intel, NVIDIA, and OpenACC, delivering practical and advanced content
  • The year saw increased outreach through large-scale virtual hackathons and hands-on bootcamps that fostered problem-solving and innovation
NSM HRD’s impactful initiatives in 2020 reinforced India’s HPC ecosystem by building resilient, future-ready talent and enabling innovative solutions through virtual, accessible, and collaborative training platforms.
Summary

In 2019, the National Supercomputing Mission - Human Resources Development (NSM HRD) continued its mission to create a skilled pool of HPC-aware professionals to meet the growing demand for expertise in High-Performance Computing (HPC) technologies. The year marked significant progress, with over 800+ participants trained through diverse programs, including workshops, hackathons, bootcamps, and internships.

The focus for 2019 was on conducting targeted, hands-on training sessions tailored to meet the needs of students, educators, and professionals. Collaborations with leading institutions and industry leaders like Intel and NVIDIA enriched these programs by incorporating the latest advancements in HPC and related domains.

NSM HRD initiatives aimed to bridge the gap between emerging technological needs and the skills of India’s workforce, fostering a culture of innovation and building a robust HPC ecosystem in the country. The efforts in 2019 have significantly contributed to the mission’s goal of advancing India’s supercomputing capabilities while empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills required for future challenges.

Key highlights
  • The year emphasized practical, hands-on training in HPC programming models like OpenMP, MPI, and CUDA to equip faculty, researchers, and students with industry-relevant skills
  • Collaborations with Intel, NVIDIA, C-DAC, and academic institutes amplified training quality, while flagship events fostered cross-disciplinary learning and innovation
  • Programs such as GPU Application Hackathon and EduHiPC promoted both application development and HPC education, laying the foundation for a skilled HPC workforce in India
Through its focused efforts in 2019, NSM HRD continued to strengthen India’s HPC education and research ecosystem, building a capable talent pool ready to meet the nation’s future supercomputing and AI challenges.
Summary

In 2018, the National Supercomputing Mission - Human Resources Development (NSM HRD) continued its mission to create a skilled pool of HPC-aware professionals to meet the growing demand for expertise in High-Performance Computing (HPC) technologies. The year marked significant progress, with over 540+ participants trained through diverse programs, including workshops, hackathons, bootcamps, and internships.

The focus for 2018 was on conducting targeted, hands-on training sessions tailored to meet the needs of students, educators, and professionals. Collaborations with leading institutions and industry leaders like Intel and NVIDIA enriched these programs by incorporating the latest advancements in HPC and related domains.

NSM HRD initiatives aimed to bridge the gap between emerging technological needs and the skills of India’s workforce, fostering a culture of innovation and building a robust HPC ecosystem in the country. The efforts in 2018 have significantly contributed to the mission’s goal of advancing India’s supercomputing capabilities while empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills required for future challenges.

Key highlights
  • The focus remained on practical, skill-based learning with emphasis on parallel programming models like MPI, OpenMP, and CUDA, tailored for educators, researchers, and developers
  • Key events such as SCEC 2018 and GPU Application Hackathon emphasized solving real-world HPC software challenges and accelerating scientific applications on GPUs
  • Strategic collaborations with NVIDIA, IIT Mandi, and IEEE HiPC enhanced the scope and depth of the training modules
By advancing specialized training formats and academic-industry partnerships in 2018, NSM HRD laid a strong foundation for HPC skill development, nurturing India’s future leaders in supercomputing and data science.
Summary

In 2017, the National Supercomputing Mission - Human Resources Development (NSM HRD) continued its mission to create a skilled pool of HPC-aware professionals to meet the growing demand for expertise in High-Performance Computing (HPC) technologies. The year marked significant progress, with over 200 participants trained on vaious HPC technologies.

NSM HRD initiatives aimed to bridge the gap between emerging technological needs and the skills of India’s workforce, fostering a culture of innovation and building a robust HPC ecosystem in the country. The efforts in 2017 have significantly contributed to the mission’s goal of advancing India’s supercomputing capabilities while empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills required for future challenges.

Key highlights
  • The main objectives were to bridge the gap between the need for HPC skills and the available workforce by offering targeted workshops and conferences
  • Key events like SCEC 2017 and HiPC 2017 provided platforms for international collaboration, innovation, and advancement in HPC technologies and software engineering
  • Key focus areas were HPC Software Challenges, Energy-Efficient Computing, Scalable HPC Systems
Through its targeted workshops and international collaborations, NSM HRD made key strides in advancing India’s HPC capabilities in 2017, contributing to the growth of a sustainable and skilled supercomputing ecosystem in the country.