Topic: NGOs
Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA): Reasons for Denial
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has recently clarified reasons for denying Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) clearances. This move comes after NGOs sought clarity on their...
Flipkart’s Samarth supports 6 lakh artisans in India
Walmart-owned Flipkart has stated that it supports over six lakhs artisans, craftsmen and weavers in the country through its Samarth Program and it is also working on onboarding...
Jammu and Kashmir launches J&K Poultry Policy 2020
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir recently launched the Poultry Policy, 2020. The Government has provided operational guidelines under the policy to promote establishment of poultry units. Highlights...
BRAC tops the rankings of top-500 global NGOs
As per the recent rankings of top-500 global NGOs published by the Geneva-based organization NGO Adviser, the Bangladesh-based NGO BRAC has secured the first position for the fifth...
MHA directs NGOs to open account in designated banks integrated with PMFS
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed all NGOs, individuals and business entities receiving foreign funds to open accounts in any of 32 designated banks, including...
Cabinet approves change of status for marine body IALA
Union Cabinet approved status change of International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) from Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) to Inter-Governmental Organization (IGO). The move will... Home Ministry asks NGOs to open Bank Accounts in Core Banking format
The Home Ministry has instructed 5,845 NGOs to open their accounts in banks having core banking facilities. The NGOs are also required to furnish the account details for real time...
Recent SC Order of Audit of 30 Lakh NGOS and Issues with CAPART
On 10 January 2017, the Supreme Court had asked the government to audit and identify the accounts of around 30 Lakh NGOs which receive public funds every year...Delhi-based NGO Routes 2 Roots awarded Inter-cultural Innovation Award 2016
Routes 2 Roots, a Delhi-based Non-profit organization (NGO), has been awarded prestigious Inter-cultural Innovation Award 2016. The award was bestowed upon the NGO for their unique Student Exchange...
Union Government cancels registration of Greenpeace India
Union Government has cancelled licence of Greenpeace India, a non-profit Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) to receive foreign donations. The license was cancelled by Union Ministry of Home Affairs as...
