Government Tightens FCRA Rules For Foreign Funding Of NGOs
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act’s new rules have mandated a minimum three years of operation for any NGO to procure foreign funds. NGOs must have spent at least 15 lakh on its core activities in those three years. Centre further notified that if the sum exceeds 1 crore, it should be paid in instalments only after 75% of previous instalment is properly utilised. The donors will also have to submit a commitment letter before donating… read-more
Tags: NGO, FCRA, Foreign Funding, NGO Foreign Funds, Ministry of Home Affairs
Courtesy: Indian Express