The government has amended the rules for receiving foreign funds requiring NGOs to choose from predefined list of purposes and their area of operation, allowing a range of faith-based activities while explicitly excluding proselytisation from several categories eligible for registration under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).

The Centre tightens FCRA rules for NGOs, enhancing accountability in foreign fund usage and defining operational purposes.

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