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MHA notifies FCRA Amendment Rules 2026 requiring NGOs to declare social media accounts
The Hindu··23 Jun
The Hindu reported that the Union Home Ministry on June 22 issued the tenth amendment to Foreign Contribution Regulation Rules, mandating FCRA-registered NGOs disclose activities, geographical scope, websites and social media handles while barring political content funded by foreign contributions.
Prism
What It Means For You
- NGOs face tighter foreign funding compliance norms.
- Political activity cannot use FCRA money.
- Existing NGOs have one year to update disclosures.
What's Happening
- MHA notified FCRA Amendment Rules on June 22.
- Social media accounts must be declared.
- Purpose and geography must match a fixed schedule.
Regulatory Shift
- This is the tenth rules amendment since 2011.
- News and current affairs production is barred.
- Multi-state operations attract additional fees.
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