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The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 25 March 2026 by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai.
It amends the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010, which governs foreign funding of NGOs and individuals.
The Bill proposes a 'Designated Authority' empowered to manage or dispose of assets created from foreign contributions when an NGO's registration ends.
It also mandates prior Central Government approval before any state or law-enforcement agency can investigate FCRA-related complaints.
Notably, the maximum imprisonment for FCRA offences is proposed to be reduced from five years to one year.
The FCRA, 2010 regulates the acceptance and use of foreign contributions (donations) by individuals, associations and NGOs in India. Organisations must register with the Ministry of Home Affairs to receive foreign funds, and the law aims to ensure such funds are not used against national or public interest.
Simple Analogy: The FCRA is like a gatekeeper for foreign donations — deciding who can receive money from abroad and how it must be accounted for.
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