JPC to Convene First Meeting on Foreign Contribution Amendment Bill in New Delhi

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) will convene today in New Delhi to examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, which seeks to revise rules governing foreign donations to Indian entities. The committee, comprising members from both houses, will review the bill's provisions, assess its impact on NGOs and political parties, and recommend amendments. The meeting follows the bill's passage in the Lok Sabha and the need for detailed scrutiny before it can become law. The committee is expected to report its findings within a specified timeframe, after which the bill will be debated in Parliament.