Bhubaneswar, July 31 -- Odisha has taken a significant step toward becoming a global leader in fintech and digital innovation with the announcement of the Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub (I-GFTCH), launched here today.

This visionary initiative aims to establish Odisha as a global center of excellence in digital financial technologies and talent development. The I-GFTCH, launched in collaboration with the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), will train over 7,000 students from across all 30 districts of the state over the next five years in cutting-edge skills including artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, InsurTech, and digital finance.

A joint effort by the Department of Electronics & Information Techno...