Context:
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched the ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative to revolutionize infrastructure planning and design in India.
About Digital Twin Initiative:
Objective:
- It aims to leverage Digital Twin technology to create virtual replicas of physical assets for real-time monitoring, simulation, and analysis, thereby optimizing outcomes.
- It is an unparalleled venture inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from industry pioneers, startups, MSMEs, academia, innovators, and forward-thinkers.
Technology and implementation:
Digital Twin Technology:
- Offers real-time monitoring, simulation, and analysis.
- Facilitates experimental iterations and feedback loops for optimal outcomes.
Two-stage Implementation:
- Exploratory Stage: Focuses on clarity of horizon and creative exploration to unleash potential.
- Practical Demonstration Stage: Demonstrates specific use cases to generate a future blueprint for scaling successful strategies.
Technological Integration:
- Utilizes 5G, IoT, AI, AR/VR, AI native 6G, Digital Twin, and next-gen computational technologies.
- Aims to break silos and engage in a whole-of-nation approach.
Collaborative Effort:
- Involves public entities, infrastructure planners, tech giants, startups, and academia.
- Bridges the gap between conceptualization and realization.
- Champions a holistic approach to innovation.
Benefits:
- Reflects global movements towards smart infrastructure.
- Acknowledges India’s geospatial leapfrog and aims for leadership in digital infrastructure and innovation.
- Invites stakeholders to pre-register and participate actively.
- Aim to transform the future of infrastructure planning and design.
- Practical implementation of innovative infrastructure planning solutions.
- Development of a model framework for faster and more effective collaboration.
- Provision of a future blueprint for scaling successful strategies in future projects.