FCRA (Amendment) Act, 2020
the last major overhaul
Before the 2026 Bill, the FCRA, 2010 was significantly tightened by the FCRA (Amendment) Act, 2020, which restricted the flexibility of registered entities in using and transferring foreign funds and expanded government oversight of NGO functionaries.
- Made Aadhaar mandatory as an identification document for all office bearers, directors, or key functionaries of an applicant entity (passport/OCI card for foreign nationals).
- Reduced the ceiling on administrative expenses met out of foreign contribution from 50% to 20% of the total foreign funds utilised in a year.
- Barred "public servants" (as defined under the Indian Penal Code) from receiving foreign contribution.
- Prohibited registered entities from transferring (sub-granting) foreign contribution to any other person or FCRA-registered entity, whereas the earlier law had permitted such transfers.
- Empowered the government to extend the suspension period of a registration certificate.
● Tracked since June 23, 2026 · last seen September 03, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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