Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Ram Temple Trust Considers Technology-Based Donation Counting System
The Ram Temple Trust wants to explore a new way to count donations.
It is considering using technology instead of relying mainly on people.
An Indian Institute of Technology and two banks have suggested possible systems.
Trust members discussed these ideas at a meeting on Wednesday.
They have not decided whether to use any of the proposals.
The plan comes after an alleged theft involving temple donations.
The Trust hopes technology could make counting faster and more efficient.
The Trust said it had Rs 1,882 crore in available funds as of March 31, 2026.
The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is considering technology to count cash offerings at the Ram Temple.
The proposal follows an alleged theft of donations and an administrative shake-up at the Trust.
An Indian Institute of Technology and two banks have submitted proposals for the system.
Trust members discussed the proposals at a meeting on Wednesday but have not made a final decision.
The Trust reported Rs 237 crore in income, Rs 99 crore in expenditure, and Rs 425 crore spent on construction and other works during 2025-26.
- Who
- The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, with proposals submitted by an Indian Institute of Technology and two banks.
- What
- The Trust is examining a technology-based system to count cash offerings at the Ram Temple and reduce human intervention.
- When
- The proposals were discussed at a Wednesday meeting; the reported financial figures cover 2025-26, with available funds stated as of March 31, 2026.
- Where
- The Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
- Why
- The Trust is undergoing an administrative shake-up following an alleged donation theft and wants to make the counting process more efficient.
- Proposed change
- Technology-based counting of cash offerings
- Proposals
- Submissions from an Indian Institute of Technology and two banks
- Reported income
- Rs 237 crore during the 2025-26 financial year
- Reported expenditure
- Rs 99 crore during 2025-26
- Construction and other works
- Rs 425 crore spent during 2025-26
- Available funds
- Rs 1,882 crore as of March 31, 2026
- Decision status
- The proposals are still under examination