Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi described the inaugural India Black Swan Summit 2026 as a “historic day” for Odisha, declaring the state ready to become a leading global hub for Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, and Insurance Technology.
Addressing the summit in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, the Chief Minister welcomed 1,700 delegates from 24 countries and highlighted Odisha’s rapid transformation into India’s gateway to Asia and a magnet for cutting-edge investment.
“In just twenty months, we have created a business-friendly environment that is delivering visible results,” Shri Majhi said, pointing to projects worth over ₹2.5 lakh crore grounded within a year of the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave.
Central to the state’s technology ambitions is the BharatNetra programme, launched in partnership with Singapore’s Global Finance and Technology Network (GFTN) and the Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF) at the National University of Singapore. Built on four pillars — Skills, Mindshare, Innovation, and Global Capability Centres — the initiative will train more than 7,000 young men and women in FinTech and InsurTech over the next five years.
The Chief Minister revealed that the first batch of trainees has already completed training, secured employment, and some have visited Singapore and Japan for advanced exposure.
Shri Majhi announced that the recently introduced IT Policy 2025 will soon be followed by a dedicated FinTech Policy to accelerate the innovation ecosystem. Complementary efforts include state-of-the-art data centres, semiconductor industries, and a skilled workforce pipeline for the chip sector.
Describing the summit itself as a rare “Black Swan event” elevated by the President’s presence, the Chief Minister urged policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs to place Odisha at the centre of their future plans.
“We have taken the first step — together, we can make a quantum leap,” he said, reaffirming the state’s commitment to building a Samruddh Odisha by 2036 and contributing to a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
President Droupadi Murmu’s gracious presence added prestige to the two-day summit, which began on 5 February and focuses on digital finance and advanced technologies aligned with India’s Vision 2036 and Vision 2047.
