Odisha Government Launches Black Swan Summit to Boost Fintech and Insurtech Workforce
The Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), has initiated the Black Swan Summit in Bhubaneswar. This summit is part of the BharatNetra initiative, aiming to enhance the state's fintech, insurtech, and artificial intelligence ecosystem. A key feature of this initiative is a five-month hybrid training program in fintech and insurtech, developed with the National University of Singapore's Asian Institute of Digital Finance. The first cohort of students has graduated, and the state has signed 17 Memorandums of Understanding with companies like Bajaj General Insurance and Spice Money to facilitate job placements and market access for startups. The summit is designed to foster policy and technology discussions, attract international investment, and support local enterprises. 
