Faith-based groups get only 6 pc of foreign funds in India: FCRA JPC chief

Published 02 Nov 2026, 18:04 IST

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JPC seeks stakeholder feedback in Shillong amid concerns that proposed FCRA changes could affect minority-run institutions

— The National Herald
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Shillong: Churches and other faith-based organisations account for only around 6 per cent of the Rs 22,000 crore in foreign contributions received in the country, said Sanjay Jaiswal, chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill. The…

— Orissa Post
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SHILLONG: Over 20 NGO and civil society bodies that receive funds through foreign contributions, mostly Christian- and Islamic-faith-based voluntary organisations from the Northeast, met a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) reviewing the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in…

— Organiser

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JPC seeks stakeholder feedback in Shillong amid concerns that proposed FCRA changes could affect minority-run institutions

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The National Herald Center-Left The Associated Journals Ltd. Current article 02 Nov 2026, 18:04 IST

Faith-based groups get only 6 pc of foreign funds in India: FCRA JPC chief

JPC seeks stakeholder feedback in Shillong amid concerns that proposed FCRA changes could affect minority-run institutions

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Highland Post Center Highland Post 03 Nov 2026, 08:03 IST

JPC on FCRA hears submissions from 40-plus NE groups

Shillong, Nov 2: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 arrived in Shillong for the first time to hold a consultation. The meeting was chaired by Sanjay Jaiswal, the JPC chairperson, and attended by representatives of 40 religious…

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 03 Nov 2026, 00:43 IST

Law firms draft special teams to help GCCs navigate India terrain

Multinational companies expanding their global capability centres in India may face multiple regulatory and operational challenges going forward. Law firms are forming specialist teams to help these companies navigate complex issues including employment laws and data localisation.

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Organiser Right Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS) 02 Nov 2026, 23:29 IST

FCRA Amendment Bill: Joint Parliamentary Committee visits Northeast; 22 organisations appear before panel

SHILLONG: Over 20 NGO and civil society bodies that receive funds through foreign contributions, mostly Christian- and Islamic-faith-based voluntary organisations from the Northeast, met a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) reviewing the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in…

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Kashmir Observer Center Kashmir Observer 02 Nov 2026, 21:25 IST

Faith Groups Receive Just 6% of India’s Foreign Funds: JPC Chief

Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News Churches and other faith-based organisations account for only around 6 per cent of the Rs 22,000 crore in foreign contributions received in the country, said Sanjay Jaiswal, chairperson of the Joint…

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Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group) 02 Nov 2026, 21:13 IST

JPC on FCRA Bill: Only 6 pc foreign funds go to churches

Shillong: Churches and other faith-based organisations account for only around 6 per cent of the Rs 22,000 crore in foreign contributions received in the country, said Sanjay Jaiswal, chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill. The…

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NE Now Center NE Now 02 Nov 2026, 17:59 IST

JPC seeks responses from Meghalaya organisations on FCRA Bill within 15 days

Shillong: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has given organisations consulted in Meghalaya 15 days to submit written responses to questions raised by the panel. The committee held a consultation in Shillong, hearing nearly…

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The Assam Tribune Center Assam Tribune Group 02 Nov 2026, 16:58 IST