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The Union Home Ministry on Thursday extended the validity of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration of non-government organisations (NGOs) and associations till June 30.
Registrations of many NGOs are up for renewal since September 29, 2020.
The registration, mandatory to receive foreign funds, is renewed every five years.
The Ministry has extended the validity of NGOs at least nine times since 2020 as the applications could not be processed within the stipulated time frame.
FCRA
The FCRA Act stands for the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010.
It's a law in India that regulates how organizations and individuals can accept and use foreign donations.
Purpose:
Ensures foreign contributions come from legitimate sources and are used for legitimate purposes.
Prevents foreign funding from being used against India's national interest.
Applicability:
Applies to any person or organization that wants to receive foreign donations.
Extends to Indian citizens abroad and foreign branches of Indian companies.
Key Regulations:
Requires registration or prior permission from the government for most organizations to accept foreign funds.
Restricts how donations can be used, with limitations on administrative expenses.
Mandates reporting on how foreign contributions are received and utilized.
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