Context: The Union government is set to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) amid opposition from States, minority institutions and civil society groups. The Tamil Nadu Assembly has urged the Centre to withdraw the Bill and undertake wider stakeholder consultations.
Explanation
- Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) regulates acceptance and utilisation of foreign contributions and foreign hospitality by individuals, associations and NGOs.
- FCRA is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA); eligible organisations generally require registration or prior permission to receive foreign contributions.
- The proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 raises concerns regarding government powers over assets of charitable organisations after expiry, non-renewal, cancellation or surrender of FCRA registration.
- Critics argue such provisions may affect the autonomy of charitable, educational, religious and social-welfare institutions.
- A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) is an ad hoc parliamentary committee consisting of members from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and can scrutinise Bills and take evidence from stakeholders.
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