Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel, has unveiled the ‘CM Relief Fund Portal in Gujarat, a user-friendly digital platform developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) Gujarat. This initiative allows citizens to make online donations effortlessly through Internet Banking and UPI services.
Donors provide basic details and complete payments via UPI, debit/credit cards, internet banking, or QR codes. Upon payment, they receive instant e-receipts, 80-G certificates, and a personalized appreciation certificate from the Chief Minister, ensuring transparency and swift documentation.
To this date, the government has allocated Rs 30.81 crore for serious illnesses and Rs 18.85 crore for accident victims since September 2021. These contributions aid in calamities, critical medical treatments, and fatal road accidents. The launch in Gandhinagar witnessed significant dignitaries endorsing the digitization of donation receipts, including the State Relief Commissioner and senior officials from the State Bank of India. This portal empowers global individuals to seamlessly extend support, aligning with the government’s mission to aid those in distress and uphold solidarity.