New rules from the Home Ministry now define what qualifies as religious activity for foreign-funded organizations in India. The updated framework permits activities like temple upkeep, scripture preservation, and pilgrim amenities, but explicitly prohibits proselytization. Compliance is also tightened, with a broader definition of 'key functionary' and stricter declaration requirements for operational scope.

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

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…