The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), through Telecom Centre of Excellence (TCOE) has launched its first outreach programme for the Sangam: Digital Twin initiative. The programme is aimed at revolutionising infrastructure planning and management, and was hosted at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.
During the inaugural session, Dr Neeraj Mittal, secretary (T), DoT, emphasised the pivotal role of digital twins in modernising infrastructure and fostering innovation, collective action, innovation, and collaboration. Dr Mittal also highlighted the importance of leveraging digital twins and integrated data systems for infrastructure planning and development.
In addition, Dr Mittal pointed out some key features of the digital twins which included its ability to replicate physical assets digitally, collect real-time data from diverse sources, and model process behaviours. He added, “The goal is to improve operational efficiency, enable informed decision-making, and potentially save significant costs in infrastructure projects. The emphasis is on breaking down data silos, integrating data across departments and sectors, and harnessing advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) for better planning and decision-making.”
The outreach programmes are aimed at fostering interest and engagement among potential participants. They revolved around four themes including, journey from physical world to real time intelligent virtual world, dynamic data integration, shaping the future with digital twins and advanced technologies, and going global. Further, as the telecom industry continues to embrace digital transformation, DoT through its initiatives is poised to drive innovation and efficiency, shaping a more connected and sustainable future.
Furthermore, DoT has plans to host outreach programmes at IIIT Bangalore on March 9, 2024 and IIIT Hyderabad on March 12, 2024, before the expressions of interest (EoI) submission deadline on March 15, 2024.
