PM Modi to hold roadshow in city, launch digital donation system for Puri temple
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Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will conduct a roadshow in Bhubaneswar during his visit to the state on June 20, panchayati raj minister Rabi Naik announced on Saturday.
The PM, who is scheduled to arrive in the afternoon, will receive a traditional welcome before participating in several govt programmes, including a public address at Janata Maidan.
A key highlight of Modi's visit will be the inauguration of a digital donation system (hundi) for the Puri Jagannath Temple, modernising its centuries-old offering system. The new platform will enable devotees worldwide to make offerings through various digital payment methods, including UPI, debit/credit cards and net banking.
"The digital initiative is not just a technological upgrade — it's a spiritual bridge connecting millions of devotees to Lord Jagannath, regardless of their location," said a senior official of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA).
The temple, which currently receives annual donations of over Rs 50 crore primarily through cash offerings, aims to enhance transparency and accountability through the digital hundi sytem.
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The system includes robust security measures to prevent fraud and provides instant transaction receipts to devotees.
The SJTA official added that the initiative addresses a long-standing demand from devotees, particularly those residing outside Odisha and abroad. The administration has also implemented measures to combat fake online donation platforms.
The modernisation effort marks a significant milestone in temple management, effectively bridging traditional practices with contemporary technology while maintaining the essence of devotional offerings.
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