Sanjay Jaiswal to head 21‑member committee on FCRA amendment bill
· India · Zee News, NDTV, Rediff
Sanjay Jaiswal has been appointed chair of a 21‑member parliamentary committee set up to examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act Amendment Bill 2026. The committee comprises members drawn from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, as announced by the government. The bill aims to amend provisions dealing with foreign donations to non‑governmental organisations. The committee will review the draft, invite expert input and submit recommendations before the bill is debated in Parliament. The committee’s findings will influence future regulation of foreign funding for Indian NGOs.
Why it matters
The committee’s recommendations will shape how foreign contributions to Indian organisations are governed, affecting NGOs, foreign donors and policy makers across the country.
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