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Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)

1st April, 2024 POLITY AND GOVERNANCE

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)

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Context

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on March 28 extended the validity of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration of non-government organisations (NGOs) and associations till June 30.

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PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Examine the significance of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) in regulating foreign funding in India. Discuss the key provisions of the FCRA and its implications for the functioning of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other entities receiving foreign contributions.