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| Revolutionizing Infrastructure Planning- The Sangam Digital Twin Initiative |
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), through its Telecom Center of Excellence (TCOE), has launched the pioneering 'Sangam: Digital Twin' initiative, aiming to transform infrastructure planning and management. Unveiled at IIT Delhi on March 7, 2024, the event themed "Bridging the Gap between Innovation and Planning" marked a significant milestone in the realm of digital infrastructure.
Inauguration and Key Highlights:
The event was jointly inaugurated by Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary of Telecom, and Professor Rangan Banerjee, Director of IIT Delhi. Emphasizing the transformative potential of digital twin technology, discussions revolved around its role in modernizing infrastructure and fostering innovation while enabling informed decision-making.
Themes Explored at the Outreach Programme:
Journey from Physical World to Real-time Intelligent Virtual World: Industry leaders showcased smart infrastructure solutions, geospatial mastery, and Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Breathing Life into Digital Twins: Dynamic Data Integration: Discussions delved into integrating diverse data streams, such as road traffic insights and telecom data, to enhance the effectiveness of the Sangam initiative.
Innovative Frontiers: Shaping the Future with Digital Twins and Advanced Technologies: Presentations from Microsoft, Meta, and WhatsApp highlighted cutting-edge solutions, including data sharing with Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) and advanced visualization technologies like AR/VR.
Building the Future Together – Going Global: Dr. Javier, CTO of Aingura IIOT, shared international success cases, emphasizing the importance of global collaboration in advancing digital twin technologies.
Significance of the Initiative:
The Sangam initiative signifies a paradigm shift in infrastructure management, fostering smarter and more resilient cities. As the telecom industry embraces digital transformation, initiatives like Sangam are poised to drive innovation and efficiency, shaping a connected and sustainable future.
Background:
The Sangam: Digital Twin initiative invites Expressions of Interest (EoI) from diverse stakeholders, including industry leaders, startups, academia, and innovators. By leveraging Digital Twin technology to create virtual replicas of physical assets, the initiative enables real-time monitoring, simulation, and analysis, facilitating iterative experimentation and feedback loops for optimal outcomes.