India Defends Foreign Funding Regulations Amidst Bill to Amend FCRA

Curbs on foreign funding not uniquely Indian, says govt ahead of bill to tweak FCRA

The government staunchly supported the amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), arguing that unregulated foreign money poses a threat to democratic integrity. They clarified that the act does not prohibit NGOs from accessing foreign funds, particularly for faith-based initiatives. The restrictions on foreign nationals in crucial positions ensure that all contributions align with verified Indian governance.

By BHARTI JAIN