Foreign Donations to NGOs Rise Even as FCRA Rules Tighten

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Foreign contributions to Indian NGOs have increased despite stricter regulations under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. However, the number of FCRA-registered NGOs has dropped sharply, falling to just 14,500 from several lakh previously. The government has defended the regulatory amendments, stating they target specific foreign-funded channels rather than civil society as a whole. Authorities maintain that the changes are intended to improve oversight and accountability without broadly restricting nonprofit activity.

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