Q30 Development & Social Change in India

Lessons from the Amnesty India episode https://capindia.in/lessons-from-the-amnesty-india-episode/   July 21, 2022  the NPO should stay mindful that under FCRA, if the NPO in essence is receiving funds for a “definite cultural, economic, educational, religious or social programme” it cannot receive funds for such programs without FCRA license.  Receiving a ‘grant’ disguised or camouflaged as a service or works contract would be fraught with risk for any entity that does not have prior permission or is not registered under FCRA;
Establishing a private company to receive foreign contributions is not a solution to bypass FCRA.