Home Ministry's Big Move - NGOs Registered Under FCRA Need To Share Details Of Assets Created Using Foreign Funding
The new govt rules require NGOs with FCRA licence to submit details of movable and immovable assets created out of foreign contributions.
Sep 26, 2023, 08:51 AM IST
Ishu Kalra, Team Is Working Tirelessly To Spread Smiles Around The World
Ishu Kalra is a common man from somewhere in India, yet he's a hero to many souls. Ishu runs an NGO named Humanity.
Jul 12, 2023, 18:48 PM IST
CBI raids 40 locations in crackdown on NGOs over alleged FCRA violations
The operation was launched after a complaint from the Union Home Ministry to the CBI in this regard, a home ministry spokesperson said.
May 10, 2022, 22:44 PM IST
Yami Gautam ties up with NGOs to support victims of sexual assault
Actress Yami Gautam has joined hands with two NGOs -- Majlis and Pari (People Against Rape in India) -- to support victims of sexual assault and to work for their rehabilitation.
Mar 01, 2022, 22:38 PM IST
Influencer Harman Singh Sehgal wants to stimulate awareness to promote women's hygiene
Menstruation and its repercussions are something that is still a taboo and underdog topic for several households around the globe. This sparked a need to change the system in young Harman and he reckoned the idea for starting this motive.
Aug 31, 2021, 12:11 PM IST
Social warriors: 14-year-old Aradhitta Goenka uses her baking skills to help the poor and needy
Aradhitta Goenka's Miracle Project sells delicious and healthy treats like pannacotta, chocolate mousse, granola jars, and cookies amongst others, the earnings from which go to various NGOs.
Jul 14, 2021, 15:28 PM IST
Centre cancelled registration of 4,842 NGOs in 2017
Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju did not mention the names of NGOs whose registration was cancelled in 2017.
Dec 20, 2017, 21:09 PM IST
Over 18K NGOs fail to file annual returns for 5 years: Govt
The minister also said a number of NGOs, registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), 2010, with invalid bank accounts were asked to validate the same.
Jul 26, 2017, 15:35 PM IST
Show cause notices to 5,922 NGOs for cancellation of FCRA registration
As many as 5,922 NGOs can lose their licence to receive foreign donations.
Jul 10, 2017, 23:30 PM IST
6,000 NGOs could lose licence to receive foreign donations
The show cause notices were issued on July 8 and the NGOs have time till July 23 to give their reply.
Jul 10, 2017, 15:49 PM IST
Government asks 3,768 NGOs to validate bank accounts
In a circular, the ministry said all NGOs which were registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) should receive donations from abroad in a single designated bank account.
Jun 30, 2017, 15:35 PM IST
Congress leader's organisation to adopt 208 farmer families
The Foundation known as Padma Bhushan Dr Balasaheb Vikhe-Patil will be launched on June 15 and has decided to adopt distressed farmer families from Ahmednagar district.
Jun 05, 2017, 11:30 AM IST
File returns or get registration cancelled, MHA warns NGOs
Renewal of registration under FCRA cannot be granted unless the annual returns are uploaded to the FCRA website by the organisation.
Jun 01, 2017, 15:12 PM IST
NEFT transfer to get quicker as RBI cuts clearance time
The Centres for Financial Literacy (CFL) will be set up under a common name and logo, Money-wise Centre for Financial Literacy.
Apr 06, 2017, 19:43 PM IST
Govt cancels FCRA licences of 20,000 NGOs for violation of laws
Licences of around 20,000 of 33,000 NGOs have been cancelled by the government.
Dec 27, 2016, 18:25 PM IST
Opposition leaders ask PM Modi to restore FCRA licences of NGOs
In a letter to Modi, leaders from Congress, the Left and other parties sought rollback of the decision.
Dec 16, 2016, 19:23 PM IST
US intervention sought in Indian action against Greenpeace
The emails hacked from the email account of John Podesta, chairman of Clinton Campaign, also indicates NGOs opposing a massive mining project in Australia being undertaken by the Adani Group.
Oct 23, 2016, 20:01 PM IST
US welcomes lifting of restrictions on NGOs by India
The United States has welcomed the Indian government's recent decision to lift the restrictions from some NGOs, saying the move will strengthen civil society in the country.
Oct 19, 2016, 07:04 AM IST
Extend FCRA renewal deadline, NGOs petition MHA
An apex body of NGOs has petitioned the Union Home Ministry, urging it to extend the date of FCRA renewal to December 31, fearing that otherwise many organisations awaiting renewed licenses will have to cease operations.
Oct 17, 2016, 20:26 PM IST
Policies in auto sector cannot only be driven by NGOs, activists: Tata Motors
The auto major said the industry should be made a stakeholder while dealing with the policies as it has the right expertise and technical knowledge about the industry.
Aug 31, 2016, 18:15 PM IST