India, Feb. 6 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Friday called for integrating digital and financial literacy into school curricula, warning that online financial fraud can wipe out life savings and cause "severe mental and social distress".

Addressing the 'Black Swan Summit India 2026' in Bhubaneswar, organised by the Odisha government and the Global Financial Technology Network, Murmu said rapid technological advancement has brought cybersecurity threats, data defects and misinformation alongside innovation.

"Online financial fraud can cause people to lose their life savings. It is therefore essential to create awareness among citizens so they remain vigilant and alert to prevent such fraud," she said.

She highlighted steps taken by the ...