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Reserve Bank of India's (RBI)’s Rs 169-crore Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute Inaugurated in Odisha
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Inauguration Highlights
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the RBI data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar on October 25 2026.
- Attendees included Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, Odisha Governor Brajmohan Ram, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, and Deputy Chief Ministers Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida.
Background & Context
The greenfield facility, built at an estimated Rs 169 crore (? $20 million), occupies 18.55 acres at Info Valley-II in Jatni, near Bhubaneswar. Its foundation stone was laid by former RBI governor Shaktikanta Das on March 22 2023. It will serve as a backup to RBI’s primary centre in Navi Mumbai and reinforce India’s digital financial infrastructure.
Key Figures & Groups
- Narendra Modi — Prime Minister, inaugurated the facility.
- Nirmala Sitharaman — Union Finance Minister, attended.
- Sanjay Malhotra — RBI Governor.
- Mohan Charan Majhi — Odisha Chief Minister.
- Anil Biswal — Odisha BJP spokesperson.
Timeline
- March 22 2023: Foundation stone laid.
- October 25 2026: Inauguration and opening of the Cybersecurity Training Institute.
Data & Statistics
- Investment: Rs 169 crore.
- Site area: 18.55 acres.
- Certification: Uptime Institute Tier IV.
- Infrastructure: Four data centres will host payment and settlement systems; the institute will provide training in cybersecurity, quantum computing and artificial intelligence.
Official Statements & Responses
Officials noted the site’s geographical stability—away from seismically active zones and border areas—reducing exposure to natural disasters and geopolitical risks.
Verbatim Quotes
- “These new RBI facilities also reflect a new priority for India. Eastern India is emerging as a strong growth engine for Viksit Bharat. Since the formation of the double-engine government in Odisha, development has gained new momentum.” — PM Modi
- “The visit of the Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji to Odisha and the inauguration of RBI's state-of-the-art data centre will not only strengthen the state's digital infrastructure but also give new momentum to the security of the country's financial data and the growth of the digital economy,” — CM Majhi
- “Odisha BJP spokesperson Anil Biswal said, "The people of Odisha warmly welcome PM Modi for bringing this significant national infrastructure project to the state.” — Anil Biswal
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Cost figure: Most sources cite Rs 169 crore; one outlet reports Rs 170 crore.
- Number of similar facilities: Reports state the Jatni centre is the second after Navi Mumbai; no confirmation on additional centres.
What’s Next
RBI will use the new infrastructure to improve disaster-recovery capabilities and expand cybersecurity training for the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector. No further public events have been scheduled.