Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Odisha Launches BharatNetra to Boost Digital Economy
Odisha is starting a new program called BharatNetra to help people learn about the future of money and technology.
It's like building a special center in Odisha where students will learn important skills.
They will get help from experts in Singapore.
The goal is to train lots of students, create new jobs, and make Odisha a leader in digital finance.
The project will bring in more money from companies and improve internet connections, too.
Odisha launched the BharatNetra initiative, a financial technology hub, in collaboration with Global Finance & Technology Network Singapore, National University of Singapore, and Asian Institute of Digital Finance.
The initiative aims to skill 7,000 students across Odisha's 30 districts through certification programs from the Asian Institute of Digital Finance.
A Global Capability Centre (GCC) will be established to attract global financial institutions and investments.
A cable landing station connecting Bhubaneswar to Singapore is being set up to improve digital infrastructure.
The project aligns with the Prime Minister's vision to skill youth and is supported by the Union Education Minister.
- Who
- Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Global Finance & Technology Network Singapore (GFTN), National University of Singapore and Asian Institute of Digital Finance.
- What
- Odisha launched the BharatNetra initiative, a financial technology hub.
- When
- The initiative was launched on Friday.
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Why
- To strengthen India's global leadership in the digital economy and skill youth for careers in financial technology.
- Initiative Name
- BharatNetra
- Launched by
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi
- Partners
- GFTN, National University of Singapore, Asian Institute of Digital Finance
- Target Students
- 7,000
- Focus
- Global Learning, Mindshare, Innovation, Capability Hub
- First Batch Graduation
- January 2026