Sangam: Digital Twin initiative

Context:

Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has unveiled the ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative

Sangam: Digital Twin Initiative:

• Launched by – Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
• What is it? – Proof-of-concept (PoC) distributed in 2 stages to be conducted in one of the major cities of India.
  • 1^st stage – An exploratory phase focusing on clarifying horizons and creative exploration to unleash potential.
  • 2^nd stage – A practical demonstration phase focusing on specific use cases
• Purpose – To create virtual replicas of physical assets, enabling real-time monitoring, simulation, and analysis.
• Objective – Demonstrate practical implementation of innovative infrastructure planning solutions.
• Features –
  • Integrates 5G, IoT, AI, AR/VR, AI native 6G, Digital Twin, and next-gen computational technologies
  • Foster collaboration among public entities, infrastructure planners, tech giants, startups, and academia.

Digital Twin Technology:

• Digital Twin technology – Virtual models that are highly detailed and dynamic, mirroring the behavior and performance of their real-world counterparts in real-time.
• Aim – Enable organizations to gain deeper insights, optimize operations, and facilitate innovation across industries.
• Key Components –
  • Physical Asset
  • Virtual Model – Digital representation of the physical asset, built using advanced modeling and simulation techniques.
  • Sensors and IoT Devices – To collect real-time data
  • Data Analytics and Machine Learning – To analyze the vast amounts of data collected from the physical asset and derive actionable insights. 
• Applications –
  • Manufacturing – To simulate production processes, optimize equipment performance, and predict maintenance needs
  • Smart Cities and Infrastructure – To optimize traffic flow, manage energy consumption, and enhance public safety.
  • Healthcare – To create personalized models of patients for diagnosis, treatment planning, and medical research.
  • Aerospace and Defense – To enable proactive maintenance, reduce costs, and enhance operational readiness.

Source: PIB

Previous Year Question

In India, the term “Public Key Infrastructure” is used in the context of:

[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2020 Prelims]

(a) Digital security infrastructure
(b) Food security infrastructure
(c) Health care and education infrastructure
(d) Telecommunication and transportation infrastructure

Answer: (a)