Sand Art Welcome for PM Modi Ahead of RBI Data Centre Launch
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates stunning sculptures in Puri to welcome PM Modi for the RBI Data Centre inauguration in Odisha.
As Odisha prepares for a major leap in financial technology, the shores of Puri have turned into a canvas of welcome. Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has crafted intricate sand sculptures on Puri Beach to greet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting the state to inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar.
A Momentous Day for Odisha
Speaking about the artistic tribute, Sudarsan Pattnaik expressed that the inauguration is a historic event for the state. He described it as a momentous and fortunate day for Odisha, noting that the presence of the Prime Minister to open such a critical facility is a matter of great pride. The sculptures serve as a warm, traditional welcome to the Prime Minister before he performs the official inauguration on Sunday.
Fortifying India's Financial Backbone
The Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the RBI's Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar around 4:45 pm on Sunday, where he will also address the gathering. This project is not just a building, but a strategic move to strengthen the technological foundations of India's financial system.
The newly established facilities are designed to provide a secure, resilient, and scalable computing ecosystem. This will benefit not only the RBI but the broader financial sector, ensuring that India's financial economy remains future-ready.
World-Class Infrastructure
The scale and quality of the new facility are truly global. Key highlights include:
- Tier IV Certification: The facility has been certified to the Uptime Institute Tier IV standard, the highest global benchmark for operational resilience in data centre infrastructure.
- Global Standing: It stands as one of the largest Tier IV-certified facilities within the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector worldwide.
- Mission-Critical Systems: Four state-of-the-art data centres will host flagship initiatives and mission-critical payment and settlement systems.
By enhancing the reach, efficiency, and reliability of digital financial services, this infrastructure will solidify the RBI's position among the world's leading central banks in terms of digital infrastructure.
Combatting Cyber Threats: The Training Institute
Alongside the data centre, the Cybersecurity Training Institute is set to become a hub for excellence. It will provide a dedicated platform for research, capability development, and enterprise-technology training across the financial sector.
The institute will not stick to traditional methods but will focus on the cutting edge of technology. Training and research will encompass emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing, ensuring that India's financial sector is equipped to handle the cyber challenges of tomorrow.