What could change if FRCA Amendment Bill Members of the Indian Parliament debating the FCRA Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha.
FCRA Amendment Bill Debated in Parliament: What Could Change if It Becomes Law? India's Parliament recently debated the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill . If enacted, the proposed law could change how foreign donations to NGOs and other organizations are regulated. What is the FCRA? The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) regulates how Indian individuals, NGOs, educational institutions, charities, and other organizations receive and use funds from foreign sources. Its stated aim is to ensure that foreign funding does not affect India's national interest, public order, or security. What Are the Proposed Changes? The amendment proposes that the Central Government may appoint a designated authority to manage the funds and assets of an organization if its FCRA registration is cancelled, surrendered, or expires. It also seeks to modify certain administrative and regulatory procedures under the existing law. If the Bill Becomes Law, What Could Be the ...