MHA Notifies FCRA Amendment Rules, Tightening Compliance and Defining Religious Activities

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on June 22, 2026, notified amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011. These new rules introduce a detailed framework for classifying permissible activities under the "religious" category, explicitly prohibiting proselytization. Compliance requirements have been tightened, with NGOs needing to specify the exact purpose and geographical area of their operations when seeking foreign funds.

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