Orissa is the first state to commence e-payment facility for government employees

Orissa became the First Indian state to commence e-payment facility for government employees from 1 August 2012.

Now, the government employees in the state will receive their salaries and pensions through the online Portal of Reserve Bank of India. Employees received their salaries and pensions directly to their bank account.

Reserve Bank of India took an initiative for e-payment facilities.