PM Modi to Visit Odisha for Inauguration of RBI’s Advanced Data and Cybersecurity Facility in Khordha
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Odisha to inaugurate the new Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Greenfield Data Centre and the Enterprise Computing & Cybersecurity Training Institute in Khordha, marking a significant boost to India’s digital financial infrastructure.
According to the official itinerary, the Prime Minister will arrive at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar at approximately 4:10 PM before proceeding to Khordha by helicopter.
He is scheduled to participate in the inauguration ceremony and review the state-of-the-art facility from 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM.
The newly established RBI facility is designed to strengthen the country’s financial data management capabilities through advanced digital infrastructure, enhanced cybersecurity measures, and sovereign data localisation.
The project also includes a dedicated training institute aimed at developing expertise in enterprise computing and cybersecurity among professionals.
Officials said the facility will play a crucial role in ensuring secure financial operations and improving resilience against emerging cyber threats.
The initiative aligns with India’s broader push toward digital transformation and secure financial governance.
Extensive security arrangements have been put in place by Odisha Police and other agencies ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit.
Enhanced surveillance and traffic management measures are being implemented along key routes connecting Bhubaneswar and Khordha to ensure smooth movement during the high-profile event.
After completing the inauguration programme, the Prime Minister is scheduled to return to Bhubaneswar and depart for New Delhi later in the evening.
