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

    Posted 16 Feb 2024

    Updated 22 Mar 2024

    2 min read

    • This initiative is a Proof of Concept focused on revolutionizing the planning & design of infrastructure.
      • It aims at combining the prowess of Digital Twin and Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, 5G, 6G, and next-gen computational technologies. 
      • It brings all stakeholders on one platform to demonstrate practical implementation of innovative infrastructure planning solutions. 
      • It is to be conducted in one of the major cities of India in two stages i.e. Exploration stage and Demonstration stage.
    • Digital Twin is a virtual model designed to accurately reflect a real-world physical object.
      • It spans the object's lifecycle and uses real-time data sent from sensors to simulate the behavior and monitor operations, thus helping decision making.
      • Digital twins differ from simulations in its large scale and two-way flow of information. 
      • Digital twins are already being used in power generation equipment, large physical structures, manufacturing operations, healthcare services and automotive industry.
         
    • Significance of Digital twins
      • Remote monitoring makes it viable for usage in hazardous operations 
      • Better predictions helping in policy decisions
      • Improvement in operational efficiency thereby maintaining the output quality
      • Aid in Urban planning by creating different simulations and forecasting 
         

    Recently, a private company has created digital twin of Hyderabad’s 16th century Qutub Shahi tombs using drone scanners.

    • The site includes seven tombs dedicated to the former kings of Golconda.
    • They resemble Persian, Pathan and Hindu architectural styles that makes use of grey granite, with stucco ornamentation.
    • It is a one-of-its-kind place in the world where the whole dynasty is buried at a single spot.
    • Tags :
    • Qutub Shahi tombs
    • Sangam
    • digital Twin
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