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Nagaland Assembly Raises Alarm Over Proposed FCRA Amendments
✍️ ukhrultimes.com
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 01:27 AM
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The Nagaland Legislative Assembly has formally expressed concern about the central government's draft amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, warning of potential impact on NGOs in the state.
During a recent session, members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly raised objections to the central government's proposed changes to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). The lawmakers argued that the draft amendments could tighten the regulatory framework governing foreign funding to non‑governmental organisations, potentially hampering development projects in the state.
Assembly speakers emphasized the need for a balanced approach that safeguards national security while allowing legitimate civil‑society initiatives to continue receiving overseas support. They called on the Ministry of Home Affairs to provide detailed clarifications before any amendment is enacted.
The resolution, moved by several opposition legislators, urged the Union government to consider the unique socio‑economic conditions of the North‑East and to engage state representatives in the drafting process. No immediate legislative action was taken, but the assembly pledged to monitor the central government's next steps closely.
Assembly speakers emphasized the need for a balanced approach that safeguards national security while allowing legitimate civil‑society initiatives to continue receiving overseas support. They called on the Ministry of Home Affairs to provide detailed clarifications before any amendment is enacted.
The resolution, moved by several opposition legislators, urged the Union government to consider the unique socio‑economic conditions of the North‑East and to engage state representatives in the drafting process. No immediate legislative action was taken, but the assembly pledged to monitor the central government's next steps closely.