Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need to protect India’s banking system from cyber threats and the importance of strengthening digital infrastructure and cybersecurity during the inauguration of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Greenfield Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Greenfield Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute at Info Valley-2 in Jatni, near Bhubaneswar, this evening. During his speech, he emphasized the need to protect India’s banking system from cyber terrorists, warning that modern wars are being fought not only through conventional means but also by targeting economies.
The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of strengthening digital infrastructure and cybersecurity to ensure a secure and efficient banking system in the country. He said the new facilities would help protect India’s banking system against emerging cyber threats.
Prime Minister Modi also pointed out that India’s banking sector has emerged as one of the most efficient in the world, with people having access to banking services round the clock. He cited nearly 60 crore Jan Dhan accounts and wider access to credit, insurance, and pension schemes.
The Prime Minister further stressed that the next decade must focus on making banking more efficient, reliable, and secure, with modern infrastructure and skilled professionals to counter cybercriminals and cyberterrorists. He also noted that eastern India is emerging as a growth engine for a developed India, with Odisha having the potential to shape its future across diverse sectors.
Speaking on the occasion, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said digital transformation and financial inclusion are strengthening India’s economy. She added that the Cybersecurity Training Institute would develop specialised expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data centre management.
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Akashvani News
