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Politics
India to Tighten Regulations on Foreign‑Funded NGOs
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🗓 13 Aug 2026, 09:39 AM
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The Indian government announced plans to impose stricter controls on NGOs that receive foreign funding, citing concerns over transparency and national security.
India’s Ministry of Home Affairs announced on Tuesday that it will introduce new rules to tighten oversight of NGOs receiving foreign funds.
The draft guidelines would require organisations to disclose the source and amount of external funding, and impose stricter reporting deadlines.
The move follows a series of high‑profile cases where NGOs were accused of channeling money to extremist groups.
Critics argue the policy could stifle civil society, while supporters say it is necessary to safeguard national security.
The draft guidelines would require organisations to disclose the source and amount of external funding, and impose stricter reporting deadlines.
The move follows a series of high‑profile cases where NGOs were accused of channeling money to extremist groups.
Critics argue the policy could stifle civil society, while supporters say it is necessary to safeguard national security.