Prime Minister Modi inaugurates new RBI data centre and cybersecurity institute in Odisha
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What happened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India’s new Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The ceremony was attended by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, and various state and central government officials.
Why it matters
The facility is designed to bolster India's digital financial infrastructure. The new centre will house mission-critical systems, including RTGS and NEFT, while the training institute will provide expertise in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to support financial stability.
Bigger picture
The project aligns with the RBI’s commitment to indigenous technological development and secure computing systems, supporting broader efforts to fortify the nation’s digital financial resilience as India aims for developed-nation status by 2047.
Watch next
Monitor the migration of critical payment systems like RTGS and NEFT to the new data centre and the launch of upcoming cybersecurity training programs.