Parliament Budget Session LIVE: Lok Sabha to discuss FCRA Amendment Bill

The Congress on Tuesday (March 31, 2026) accused the Union Government of attempting to “bulldoze” amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) in Parliament and announced a protest by its MPs outside Parliament on Wednesday (April 1, 2026).

The Union government is likely to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act in the ongoing session of Parliament session. One of the key changes proposed is the appointment of a “designated authority” to take over, manage or dispose of assets created out of foreign funds by an NGO or association, which has had its FCRA registration suspended, cancelled, or not renewed.

Another proposed amendment is expanding the definition of “key functionary” of an NGO beyond an “office bearer/director” to include directors; partners; trustees; the karta (head) of a Hindu Undivided Family; office‑bearers or members of the governing body or managing committee of a society, trust, trade union or association; and any other person who has control over or responsibility for the management or affairs of such an organisation.

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