FUND UTILIZATION BY NGOS
NGOs lose foreign donation nod for failing to use funds
The Indian government is taking action against non-profits holding unused foreign funds. Registrations are being cancelled for organizations that have not utilized foreign donations received years ago. A new bill aims to further tighten controls, potentially freezing funds and restricting asset management for these entities. This signals a shift towards greater accountability in the non-profit sector.
Home Ministry extends FCRA validity for pending NGO renewals until March 2025
The union home ministry has extended the FCRA registration validity for NGOs with pending renewal applications until March 31, 2025. This marks the twelfth extension since the FCRA Amendment Act, 2020. Several NGOs' licenses were canceled for violations, while 375 new licences, including those of prominent foundations, were issued this year.
West Bengal's social welfare schemes key to social upliftment: UNICEF Official
West Bengal's social welfare schemes, Kanyashree and Rupashree, have significantly contributed to the state's social upliftment, according to UNICEF-West Bengal's Monjur Hossain. Speaking at the 'Impact East 2024' conclave, he emphasized collaboration between government and private stakeholders for effective CSR fund utilization and skill development in the region.
Govt recommends CBI probe against Oxfam India for alleged FCRA violations
As per a home ministry statement, Oxfam India "continued to transfer foreign contributions to various entities even after registering under the FCRA", which prohibits such transfers.
Centre makes FCRA stricter, amends seven points in 2011 rules
The new rules, now renamed as Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2022, came into effect on Friday (July 1) with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issuing a notification and its publication in the Official Gazette. The new rules are an amendment to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011.
Twitter donates $15 mn to three non-profits tackling Covid-19 in India
Twitter has donated $15 million to three non-profits working in India, CEO Jack Dorsey says in a tweet, even as the country continues to battle a crippling second wave of Covid-19 cases.
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Google to map oxygen, hospital beds amid surging Covid-19 cases in India
The new feature, currently in pilot stage, uses the Q&A function in Google Maps to allow people to ask about and share local information on availability of beds and medical oxygen in select locations.
Home Ministry relaxes account norms for NGOs under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act
The home ministry has set a deadline of March 31, 2021 for NGOs registered under FCRA to open an account at the specified branch of SBI. “From the date of opening of “FCRA Account” in NDMB or from 31.03.2021, whichever is earlier, no inward remittance will be allowed in any account other than that opened in NDMB,” the MHA’s order stated. However, it allowed NGOs to maintain their existing FCRA Accounts for keeping or utilization purposes.
Torrent Group commits Rs 100 cr to fight COVID-19 pandemic
The Ahmedabad-headquartered company said it would contribute Rs 50 crore to the PM – CARES Fund and additional Rs 50 cr under various other initiatives concerning the pandemic.
Covid-19: Infosys Foundation announces Rs 100 Cr support
The contribution will primarily be utilized across three broad areas. To expand hospital capacity for treatment and enable hospital stays for Covid-19 patients, especially the poor, across India. To provide ventilators, testing kits, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like masks, and other protective gear for frontline healthcare workers.
PM Modi to release operational guidelines for Jal Jeevan Mission
The new guidelines will emphasise the critical role of the gram panchayat level paani samiti or village committe to run and maintain the water supply system in their community and also bring in systems for water use charges.
After raids at 11 places, CBI books NGO, 5 others in FERA case
The funds were allegedly received mainly from a foreign based company to the tune of Rs 90.72 crore in the bank accounts of Advantage India registered under FCRA Act, 2010.
AppSay, secures seed funding of $150,000 from Venture Catalysts
Venture Catalysts also announced the opening up of an incubation facility in New Delhi, which will be in addition to those running in Mumbai and Surat.
In bid for transparency, government makes FCRA services online
Modi government notified the amended Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2015, that require all FCRA services and transactions to be made online.
NGO of Teesta Setalvad’s lawyer quizzed on foreign funds
The 32 queries are part of a standard questionnaire sent by the Centre to NGOs registered or given prior permission under FCRA.
Ford Foundation-government stand-off ends as NGO agrees to come under Fema
The home ministry has decided to reciprocate by allowing the NGO to utilize funds from its bank accounts here to pay salaries to its 50-odd staffers.
CBI books Teesta Setalvad and her husband for receiving 'illegal' foreign funds
The CBI on Tuesday registered a case against Teesta Setalvad and her husband for receiving funds from foreign entities without registration.
MHA proposes linking FCRA accounts of NGOs to PFMS for real-time alert of funds
The Home Ministry is set to notify a new set of FCRA rules stipulating that banks should inform MHA within 48 hours of any foreign donation being credited to a FCRA account of an NGO.
NGO row: Home ministry braces for action against Teesta Seetalvad’s Sabrang Trust over Ford Foundation grant
Sabrang Trust reportedly diverted $ 2.9 lakh grant from Ford Foundation to the non-FCRA registered Sabrang Communication and Publishing Pvt Limited.
Home Ministry lists 7 violations for action against NGOs
Minister of State for Home, Kiren Rijiju said that the FCRA wing of the Home Ministry had carried out 129 inspections on NGOs in 2014 and 36 inspections this year.
Supreme Court asks Gujarat police to share details of documents with Teesta Setalvad
The police have also sought statement disclosing which items in the bills of the credit cards pertain to personal expenditure of the couple and those made in connection with the trust.
UN defers action on 3 Pakistani NGOs after India seeks information on its operations
A UN committee has deferred action on the status of three Pakistani NGOs after India sought information about their funding and operational activities.
2004 Tsunami triggered a wave of dubious NGOs
"Thousands of NGOs mushroomed after tsunami. All of them claimed they were supporting victims, but not many helped fishermen or their families," said an official.
Delhi NGOs get most foreign donations
NGOs registered in Delhi reported the highest receipts of foreign donations at Rs 2,232 crore during FY 2012-13, followed by TN & AP.
Greenpeace funding: Home ministry to serve notice to 10 more NGOs under FCRA within a week
10 more NGO’s to be sent notices by the Union Home Ministry, asking them to explain their funding and spending pattern
Cabinet to consider Bill providing time-bound delivery of services with penalty for Babus
The right of citizens for time-bound delivery of goods and services and redressal of grievances Bill is to be enacted under the concurrent list.
NGOs’ foreign aid: 31,000cr in four years
Govt said in the Rajya Sabha that more than Rs 31,000 crore has been received as foreign contribution by 65,500 Indian NGOs from 2007 to 2010.
Public servants may have to compensate for losses incurred on account of actions
GoM explores bringing private sector utility services providers and NGOs in the ambit of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
ADB's 'climate change hypocrisy' denounced by civil society groups
Asian environmental and human rights groups branded the ADB as a "leading world emitter of climate change hypocrisy" for issuing calls for clean energy investments to fight global warming while extending funding to support dirty mega-coal projects in Asia.
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