PM Modi Inaugurates Rs 169-Crore RBI Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Odisha

Planners selected an 18.55-acre site at Info Valley-II in Jatni for its geographical stability. The project supports India's efforts to protect digital payment and settlement systems from technological risks. These facilities provide a secure computing environment for the financial sector.

1. The Rs 169-crore (1.69 billion INR) facility spans 18.55 acres at Info Valley-II in Jatni. It hosts mission-critical payment and settlement systems for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The infrastructure provides a secure and scalable computing ecosystem for the financial sector.

2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India must protect its banking system from cyber threats. He noted that modern warfare includes attacks on national economies. The Cybersecurity Training Institute will conduct research and train staff in enterprise technology.

3. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, Odisha Governor Brajmohan Ram, and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the inauguration ceremony on October 25, 2026. The project reached completion after then-RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das laid the foundation stone on March 22, 2023.

4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that Eastern India is becoming a growth engine for the 'Viksit Bharat' initiative.

5. Planners selected the site for its geographical stability. They avoided high-risk international borders and seismically active zones.

1. Authorities deployed 2,100 police personnel to secure the Prime Minister's visit to the facility on October 25, 2026. Officials implemented traffic restrictions in Bhubaneswar between 5:40 pm and 6:40 pm. These measures caused traffic congestion for commuters.

2. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) designed the facility to host mission-critical systems. Future research and training schedules will determine the operational capacity of the Cybersecurity Training Institute.