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PM Modi opens RBI's new Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar
In brief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, 25 October 2026, inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India's newly built Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. According to the RBI, the data centre will house mission-critical payment systems such as RTGS and NEFT, while the institute will train people in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and other new technologies.
What opened in Bhubaneswar
The RBI said the two facilities mark a milestone in strengthening the technology behind India's financial system. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the data centre will run the central bank's most important systems, including RTGS (for large, real-time transfers) and NEFT (for everyday bank transfers). RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the bank is committed to stronger digital infrastructure, better cybersecurity and home-grown technology. Odisha Governor Brajmohan Ram and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi also attended.
Why the PM stressed cybersecurity
In his speech, reported by the Press Information Bureau, the Prime Minister said the past decade was about bringing banking to people who had none, and the coming decade is about making banking more efficient and reliable. He warned that a growing economy must protect its banks from cyber criminals, and said the new institute will help replace outdated training with modern skills. He mentioned nearly 60 crore Jan Dhan accounts and said Odisha is moving "from mines to microchips".
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Why it matters
RTGS and NEFT carry a huge share of India's bank transfers, so a secure new data centre and more trained cyber experts help protect everyday payments.
People also ask
When was the RBI facility inaugurated?
On 25 October 2026, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
What will the data centre do?
According to the RBI, it will house mission-critical systems including RTGS and NEFT.
What is the training institute for?
Building expertise in cybersecurity, AI and other emerging technologies.
Who else attended?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, Odisha Governor Brajmohan Ram and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, among others.
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Sources
- Reserve Bank of India: Hon'ble Prime Minister of India inaugurates the Reserve Bank of India's Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar, Odisha (Oct 25, 2026)
- Press Information Bureau: PM's address at inauguration of RBI facilities in Bhubaneswar (Oct 25, 2026)
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