Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh and Odisha on October 25, 2026, with key programmes planned in Varanasi and Bhubaneswar, according to the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
During the visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate a new garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi at around 11 AM, witness the Indian Air Force Day Aerial Display-2026 at Namo Ghat at around 1 PM, and travel to Bhubaneswar to inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India’s newly established Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute at around 4:45 PM.
Garment Manufacturing Facility in Varanasi
In Varanasi, the Prime Minister will inaugurate Arvind Limited’s new garment manufacturing facility. The facility is expected to strengthen India’s textile and apparel manufacturing ecosystem, promote industrial growth and create employment opportunities, particularly for women.
With a global customer base, the initiative is intended to connect garments manufactured in Varanasi with international markets. The predominantly women-led initiative also highlights the role of women-led development in manufacturing.
Indian Air Force Day Aerial Display at Namo Ghat
The Prime Minister will also witness the Air Force Day Aerial Display-2026 at Namo Ghat. The programme will commemorate the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force under the theme “Wings over Ganges”.
The display will feature aircraft including the Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand, SU-30MKI and Rafale, along with transport aircraft. Aircraft from the Indian Navy and Indian Army will also participate, showcasing jointness in operations.
The Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team and Sarang Helicopter Display Team will take part in the event, demonstrating precision flying, coordination and operational excellence.
RBI’s New Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar
In Bhubaneswar, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the RBI’s newly established Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute, marking a significant development in the technological infrastructure supporting India’s financial system.
The data centre has been designed to meet the RBI’s computing requirements and provide a secure, resilient, scalable and future-ready computing ecosystem for the Bank and the broader financial sector.
Four state-of-the-art data centres will host mission-critical payment and settlement systems, along with other flagship initiatives. The facility has received Uptime Institute Tier IV certification, a global benchmark for data centre infrastructure, placing it in the highest tier of operational resilience. According to PIB, it is among the largest Tier IV-certified facilities in the global banking, financial services and insurance sector.
The facility is expected to support the reach, efficiency and reliability of digital financial services while strengthening the technological foundation of India’s increasingly digital financial economy.
The Cybersecurity Training Institute will provide a dedicated platform for cybersecurity and enterprise-technology training, research and capability development across the sector. Its focus areas will include emerging technologies such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence, alongside other advanced technologies relevant to banking and financial services.