Summary
- The Ministry of Home Affairs has notified the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026, imposing stringent compliance requirements on NGOs receiving foreign funding in India.
- Key changes include activity-specific registration, a ban on proselytization, and enhanced financial compliance mandates for NGOs.
- Existing FCRA registered organizations have one year to declare their operational objectives and areas of activity.
- This overhaul aims to balance national security with civil society's functioning while ensuring transparency in foreign funding utilization.
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