Bhubaneswar: In a move to facilitate convenient donations to the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, the Odisha government is set to introduce an e-Hundi system.

The modalities for the smooth rollout of the digital donation platform were discussed at a meeting chaired by Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan.

The meeting deliberated on enabling devotees to contribute to the temple hundi online on special occasions such as birthdays, wedding anniversaries, or upon the fulfilment of personal wishes. The proposed system will allow devotees to make donations digitally from anywhere.

Official sources said contributions made through the e-Hundi platform will be eligible for income tax exemptions. The funds collected will be utilised for the development and management of the Puri Srimandir.

The initiative is expected to benefit lakhs of devotees across the state, the country, and abroad, making it easier for them to contribute to the temple.

The minister emphasised the need for robust safeguards to prevent cyber fraud and ensure secure online transactions.

Among others, Law Commission Chairman Justice Bishwanath Rath, Shree Jagannath Temple Chief Administrator Aravind Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Law Department Pavitra Mohan Samal, and other senior officials were present at the meeting.