President Murmu addresses Black Swan Summit India in Bhubaneswar, links fintech to gender justice
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the Black Swan Summit India, organised by the Odisha government with the Global Finance and Technology Network, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on 6 February 2026.
Summary
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the Black Swan Summit India in Bhubaneswar on 6 February 2026, organised by the Government of Odisha with the Global Finance and Technology Network. She said direct benefit transfers and digital payments have become a lifeline for farmers, small shopkeepers and women, that India's fintech story should be remembered as one of gender justice as well as technology, and that people in remote, tribal and rural areas need skilling so fintech becomes truly inclusive.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 6 February 2026, Bhubaneswar
- Organisers
- Government of Odisha with Global Finance and Technology Network
- Message
- Fintech as gender justice; skilling for inclusion
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The Black Swan Summit India addressed by President Murmu on 6 February 2026 was held in:
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Correct answer: A — Bhubaneswar
It was held in Bhubaneswar, organised by the Odisha government with the Global Finance and Technology Network.