Bhopal, June 22 -- The Madhya Pradesh government on Monday decided to revamp its temple donation system by accepting only online transfers following the recent Ayodhya Ram Temple donation row.

Minister of state for religious trusts and endowments, culture, and tourism, Dharmendra Lodhi, said, "We are forming a committee to ensure transparency in the donation system. All government-run temples and shrines will adopt a secure mechanism. While donations in Hundis will continue, larger contributions will be accepted only through online systems. QR codes will also be promoted to facilitate small donations."

The committee will inspect prominent temples across the state to review existing practices. After its assessment, a detailed report will...