Bhubaneswar, October 27 (APAC Media): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) new data centre in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, during his visit to the state. Built at an investment of Rs. 169 crore, the facility is the RBI’s second data centre after Navi Mumbai.
The centre aims to strengthen cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and the reliability of India’s critical digital financial infrastructure.
About RBI’s New Data Centre
Located at Jatni, on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, the data centre is spread across 18.55 acres in Info Valley-II. The foundation stone was laid by then RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on March 22, 2023.
According to the RBI, the facility has been designed to meet the bank’s growing computing requirements through a secure, resilient, scalable, and future-ready digital infrastructure.
The centre will support critical banking functions, including currency management, payment and settlement systems, and regulatory operations. It will also host mission-critical payment and settlement systems, along with other flagship initiatives.
Boost to Digital Financial Services and Cybersecurity
The new facility is expected to improve data management, strengthen disaster recovery capabilities, and ensure business continuity across the RBI’s core operations. By enhancing the security and reliability of critical financial systems, it will contribute to the wider reach and efficiency of digital financial services.
The project comes amid the growing importance of robust digital infrastructure to support India’s expanding digital payments ecosystem and financial services sector.
Cybersecurity Training Institute to Build Sectoral Capabilities
Alongside the data centre, the Cybersecurity Training Institute will provide a dedicated platform for cybersecurity and enterprise technology training, research, and capacity building.
The institute is expected to strengthen technical expertise and support the development of cybersecurity capabilities across the financial sector.
The location was selected for its geographical stability, away from seismically active zones and high-risk international border areas. This is expected to reduce exposure to natural disasters and geopolitical vulnerabilities, reinforcing the resilience of the RBI’s critical digital infrastructure.
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