Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Banks to Get Cybersecurity Upgrade
The government is working to make cooperative banks in Uttar Pradesh safer.
They're upgrading the banks with new computer systems and security to protect your money.
This means using a special cloud system, like a secure online storage place, to keep transactions safe.
Companies like TCS and Wipro are helping to build these security systems.
They're also teaching people how to avoid online scams and where to report problems.
The government has set aside money to pay for all of this and help the banks become more trustworthy.
Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Bank and 50 district cooperative banks are set to receive advanced cybersecurity upgrades.
The initiative includes transitioning to a core banking system (CBS)-based cloud platform for enhanced security.
Technology firms TCS and Wipro will aid in implementation, focusing on data protection and cyberattack prevention.
NABARD will provide technical guidance, training, monitoring, and financial assistance.
A public awareness campaign on cyber safety will be launched, along with a budgetary provision of Rs 10 crore for infrastructure and training.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Bank Limited, 50 district cooperative banks, Yogi govt, TCS, Wipro, NABARD
- What
- Cybersecurity upgrades and public awareness campaign for cooperative banks
- When
- Financial year 2025-26 for budgetary provisions
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To modernize, secure and build trust in cooperative banks and prevent cyber fraud
- Banks involved
- Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Bank Limited, 50 district cooperative banks
- Key Technologies
- Core Banking System (CBS), cloud platform
- Supporting Companies
- TCS, Wipro
- Supporting Organization
- NABARD
- Budget Allocation
- Rs 10 crore (financial year 2025–26)