The Home and Law ministries briefed a parliamentary panel on the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, amid opposition and Christian groups’ concerns over its provisions. The JPC also received data showing fewer active FCRA NGOs despite an increase in foreign contributions
A 31-member joint parliamentary committee chaired by BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal has been constituted to examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. The panel includes 21 Lok Sabha and 10 Rajya Sabha members and must submit its report before the Winter session’s first week ends
The government is considering referring the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, to a joint committee of Parliament for further examination. Congress and some opposition parties have demanded its withdrawal, while others support scrutiny by a joint parliamentary committee
The government is considering referring the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a joint parliamentary committee for scrutiny. Congress, TMC and DMK have demanded its withdrawal, while the BJD supports further examination amid concerns over NGO funding and oversight
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to reconsider proposed FCRA amendments, warning they could burden churches and Christian charitable organisations. He sought parliamentary committee scrutiny and individual review of renewal cases to protect legitimate educational, healthcare and welfare activities
India defended its proposed FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, rejecting concerns that it would restrict lawful civil society or target religious groups. Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra said the legislation would improve transparency, oversight and governance while allowing eligible organisations to receive foreign funding
