President Murmu on Cyber Fraud, Literacy

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the 'Black Swan Summit' in Bhubaneswar, organized by the India===Odisha government and the Global Finance and Technology Network. She expressed significant concern over the rising cyber fraud cases across India and emphasized the critical need for digital and financial literacy to be integrated into school curricula. Murmu highlighted that while technology offers immense potential for economic and societal impact, it also presents challenges such as cybersecurity threats, deepfakes, and misinformation. She noted India's impactful financial system revolution and the government's measures to combat digital fraud, including the establishment of the India===Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre, India===Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System, and the India===Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre. The President also stressed the importance of financial literacy among women and ensuring digital inclusion for citizens in remote and rural areas, urging innovators to use technology for social justice.