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FCRA Bill sent to 31-member joint parliamentary panel
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Lok Sabha referred the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee with 21 Lok Sabha and 10 Rajya Sabha members. The move followed Opposition demands and protests by civil society and religious groups over foreign-funding rules for NGOs. The panel is expected to report by the first week of the Winter Session.
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What It Means For You
- NGOs receiving foreign funds should track JPC hearings for possible changes to licence and compliance clauses.
- State governments that objected, including Tamil Nadu, can submit views through the committee process.
- Donors and nonprofits can expect no final law until after the Winter Session reporting window.
What's Happening
- The FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 was referred to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee.
- The referral followed statewide protests and Opposition demands for withdrawal or wider consultation.
- The committee must report by the first week of the next Winter Session.
NGO Funding Rules Enter Committee Scrutiny
- The Bill was introduced earlier and drew criticism for provisions critics say could constrain foreign-funded NGOs.
- Church bodies and Opposition parties had asked for panel scrutiny or withdrawal in meetings with the Centre.
- A joint committee includes members from both Houses and can consult outside stakeholders.
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