NGOs News

The new govt rules require NGOs with FCRA licence to submit details of movable and immovable assets created out of foreign contributions.

Ishu Kalra is a common man from somewhere in India, yet he's a hero to many souls. Ishu runs an NGO named Humanity. 

CBI today raided 40 locations in connection with alleged FCRA violations The operation was launched after a complaint from the Home Ministry to the CBI The central agency also apprehended around 14 people during the operation

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.

Harman Singh Sehgal wants to make sanitary napkins available to the masses at a very pocket-friendly price Being a man, society initially didn't support his ambition, but with time his generous act is being noticed

Miracle Project is an online bakery shop They offer gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free treats

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju did not mention the names of NGOs whose registration was cancelled in 2017.

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.

As many as 5,922 NGOs can lose their 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.

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.

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.

Renewal of registration under FCRA cannot be granted unless the annual returns are uploaded to the FCRA website by the organisation.

The Centres for Financial Literacy (CFL) will be set up under a common name and logo, Money-wise Centre for Financial Literacy.

Licences of around 20,000 of 33,000 NGOs have been cancelled by the government.

In a letter to Modi, leaders from Congress, the Left and other parties sought rollback of the decision. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.