Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) greenfield data centre and an Enterprise Computing & Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar on October 25, aiming to significantly bolster India's financial data security and resilience. This new facility will serve as a crucial backup to the RBI's primary data centre.
October 25, 2026
Inauguration Date
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How today’s news fits into the bigger picture
March 2023
Foundation Stone Laid for Data Centre
Then-RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das laid the foundation stone for the Bhubaneswar data centre, emphasizing the need for advanced computing and cybersecurity capabilities in .
Early 2020s
Increased Digitalization of Financial Services
India witnessed a rapid surge in digital financial transactions (UPI, internet banking), increasing the importance of robust and secure data infrastructure for the RBI.
October 2025
Cyble Reports GhostBat Malware Origin
Threat intelligence firm Cyble first tracked the GhostBat Android malware in India, highlighting the escalating cyber threats against financial applications.
Yesterday (Oct 17, 2026)
PM's Visit Preparations Finalized
Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg chaired a meeting to finalize arrangements for PM Modi's visit to inaugurate the RBI data centre, confirming the October 25 date.
Today
PM Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the RBI's new greenfield data centre and cybersecurity training institute in Bhubaneswar on October 25.
What happens next?
The new RBI data centre in Bhubaneswar will become fully operational, providing critical backup to the primary Navi Mumbai facility, with the training institute commencing its programs, expected post-inauguration.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) new greenfield data centre and an Enterprise Computing & Cybersecurity Training Institute at Info Valley-II near Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on October 25. Spread across 18.55 acres and built at a cost of ₹169 crore, this integrated facility is designed to strengthen the central bank's data management, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity capabilities. It will function as a critical backup to the RBI's primary data centre in Navi Mumbai (Kharghar), ensuring uninterrupted functioning of key financial systems. The new institute will also foster research and skill development in emerging technology domains.
💭 If you're wondering…
A 'greenfield' data centre is a facility built from scratch on a new, undeveloped site, rather than being an expansion or renovation of an existing structure. This allows for optimal design and implementation of modern technologies and security features without the constraints of existing infrastructure.
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