India’s ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative is set to propel the country towards becoming the most developed nation by 2047, according to experts at a recent event. The initiative, led by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), aims to leverage advanced technologies such as 5G, IoT, AI, AR/VR, and Digital Twin to revolutionize infrastructure planning and design.
During a recent outreach programme at IIIT Bengaluru, Telecom Secretary Dr Neeraj Mittal highlighted the importance of breaking down silos in planning across ministries to create futuristic infrastructure. The ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative is a collaborative effort that combines the power of various cutting-edge technologies to reshape infrastructure planning and design.
Experts believe that the initiative will usher in a new era of digital empowerment and technological advancements in India. B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog, emphasized the transformative potential of Digital Twin and the role of AI in shaping the future landscape. The initiative is expected to leverage unified data and collective intelligence to anticipate the real-world effects of innovative infrastructure planning solutions.
Overall, the ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative holds significant promise for India’s journey towards becoming the most developed country by 2047. By embracing advanced technologies and fostering collaboration across sectors, the initiative is poised to drive sustainable and scalable development of infrastructure projects in the country.
