President Droupadi Murmu in Bhubaneswar on Friday (February 5, 2026) emphasized on making digital and financial literacy part of school curriculum.
Addressing the Black Swan Summit India 2026 in Bhubaneswar organised by Odisha government and Global Financial Technology Network, Ms. Murmu said, “the Government of India has undertaken various measures to prevent and report frauds, including the establishment of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System, and the Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre.”
“Ensuring digital and financial literacy is essential to deter online financial fraud. This can be made part of the school curriculum so that the advantages and disadvantages of technology are understood at a young age,” she said.
President urged all stakeholders to make every effort to ensure digital and financial literacy among people.
The summit saw policymakers, technologists, financial institutions, and investors sharing their experiences on topics ranging from AI and fintech innovation to sustainable finance, digital public infrastructure, and the empowerment of small and medium enterprises on a single platform.
