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Docking NGOs for a few bad apples? FCRA may cause unintended hurdles for the genuine ones
Synopsis
Past experience may have led to introduction of greater control of NGOs yet some other amendments will only result in unintended operational challenges for genuine NGOs across India, which are engaged in diverse areas.
During the three years up to 2018-19, over Rs 58,000 crore of foreign funds have been received by non-government organisations (NGOs). The rising quantum of funds, received by those registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010, could have prompted GoI to usher in tighter controls. The avowed objective of the amendments is to safeguard national interest. The FCRA Amendment Bill, passed by Parliament this week, points
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