Govt announces setting up of R C Bose Centre for Cryptology

Government today announced setting up of R C Bose Centre for Cryptology and Security' in the Indian Statistical Institute at Kolkata at a cost of Rs 115 crore.
"The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation announces the establishment of the R C Bose Centre for Cryptology and Security in the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, at a cost of Rs 115 crore in the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17) Period," an official statement said.
According to the statement, while the R C Bose Centre starts its academic activities with immediate effect, construction of its building and infrastructure for the Centre will be taken up simultaneously.

The permanent centre is an important element of the overall efforts and framework to enhance capabilities to ensure holistic security of Indian cyber space.
It represents a significant step forward in augmenting indigenous capabilities in the critical fields of Cryptology and Information Security.
The centre will act as a hub for all cryptographic requirements, cutting edge research and technology development within the country.

The centre will host an eminent body of permanent faculty members as well as a continuous flux of eminent personalities connected with this field.
It will harness and foster scientific talent in India by offering facilities for degree and diploma courses as well as dedicated programmes in Cryptology, Cyber Security and allied disciplines.

Cryptology is the study of codes, or the art of writing and solving them.
To cater to the requirements of Governments, both National and States, the centre will offer several short-term courses and workshops to equip government personnel with the skills required to perform tasks related to Cyber Security.
It will also take up research projects that could be sponsored by the government as well as Industry.