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Centre Defends FCRA Changes, Says Foreign Funding Curbs Are a Global Norm
Times of India·Thursday, 23 July 2026
The government has come out strongly in support of upcoming amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, arguing that unregulated foreign money threatens democratic integrity. Officials clarified the law does not ban NGOs from receiving foreign funds, including for faith-based work, but restricts foreign nationals from holding key positions. The amendments are expected to be tabled in Parliament soon.
Why It Matters
This law governs how thousands of NGOs and civil society organisations in India receive money from abroad — any change affects their operations directly.
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