Vinay Mohan Kwatra

“The FCRA was first enacted in India in 1976 and replaced by a new framework in 2010. It was subsequently strengthened through amendments in 2016, 2018 and 2020.”

“Foreign contributions to registered organisations grew from roughly $1.2 billion in 2010–11 to $2.67 billion in 2024–25.”

“India has more than 3 million NGOs, while only 14,450 have FCRA registration.”

“The US has had FARA since 1938 and FATCA since 2010. Australia legislated in 2018, Canada in 2024. The UK's scheme came into force in July 2025. The EU is legislating now.”

“When a registration is cancelled or surrendered, foreign contributions and the assets created from them already vest in a State Government authority. This has been in force since 2010.”