Modi inaugurates RBI's Rs 169-crore data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Monetary policy, RBI & banking· Prelims· 25 October 2026

Cybersecurity and digital infrastructure for financial stability: a relevant GS3 and Economy topic.

Why in news

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) new data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar to bolster mission-critical systems and cyber-resilience.

Background

The RBI inaugurated a Rs 169-crore data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar. The facility is spread over 18.55 acres at Info Valley-II in Jatni and houses mission-critical systems.

Facts for Prelims

FactThe RBI data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar cost Rs 169-crore.
PlaceThe facility is located at Info Valley-II in Jatni, Bhubaneswar.

Prelims practice question

Where is the RBI's new data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute located?

(a)Jatni
(b)Konark
(c)Cuttack
(d)Puri

Show answer

Answer: (a) Jatni — The facility is located at Info Valley-II in Jatni, Bhubaneswar.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of establishing dedicated cybersecurity infrastructure for central banks in the era of increasing digital financial threats.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Institutional resilience: Protecting mission-critical banking systems against sophisticated state-sponsored and non-state cyber-attacks.
Skill gap: Addressing the shortage of specialized cybersecurity professionals in the Indian financial regulatory framework.

Keywords: Cybersecurity · Mission-critical systems · Digital infrastructure · Financial stability · Data sovereignty

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