Only 28% of FCRA-registered NGOs remain active as licences lapse or get cancelled

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A large majority of NGOs and associations registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, are no longer operational under the law. Since 2012, India granted FCRA licences to 52,159 organisations, but only 14,455 of them currently hold active status. This means over 72% have had their licences either cancelled or allowed to expire. Active FCRA registration is required for any organisation to legally receive foreign funding. The shrinking pool of registered entities reflects a broader push by authorities to improve accountability and transparency in the sector.

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