Gujarat CM launches online portal for donations to Chief Minister’s Relief Fund

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today launched an online portal for accepting donations to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund here in state capital. Anyone interested in contributing to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund can do so by accessing the online portal, which is managed by the state government’s revenue department.

To make a donation, individuals need to click on the provided link. An OTP will be sent to their mobile number, and they must then fill in basic details such as their name, address, PAN card, email ID, and submit the information.

Payment can be made using various modes, including UPI platforms, debit/credit cards, internet banking, and QR codes, by clicking on the “Pay-Donation” option.

Upon successful payment, donors will receive an auto-generated e-receipt, an 80-G certificate, and a certificate issued by the Chief Minister. This online donation portal and digitization of receipts allow donors to receive immediate payment receipts and certificates. Additionally, donors can access these documents by logging in with their mobile number at any time.

The state government has allocated a total of Rs. 30.81 crores to assist 2085 individuals with serious illnesses and Rs. 18.85 crores to aid over 450 people affected by accidents or injuries since September 2021.

Donations made to the relief fund are utilized by the state government to support individuals facing various challenges, including natural disasters and serious medical conditions such as cancer, heart surgery, lung replacement, and kidney diseases. The fund also extends help to those impacted by severe road accidents.

The online portal now enables people from across the country and around the world to contribute to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund with just one click, becoming supporters of the government’s initiatives to assist those in need. DeshGujarat