Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) new Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on 25 October 2026. These facilities are intended to strengthen India's digital infrastructure and protect the national banking system from cyber attacks and "cyber terrorists." The Prime Minister stated that while the previous decade focused on expanding banking access, the next decade will focus on making these services more efficient and reliable. The release does not say when the facilities officially begin operations.
Key points
- New RBI Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute opened in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Facilities aim to protect the economy from cyber threats and "cyber looters."
- Part of a broader shift toward a "Pro-People, Pro-Active, Good Governance" model.
When it applies
- inauguration of RBI Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute
Who it affects
- Indian banking system