THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
New Delhi, April 3: The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) permits of five prominent non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been declared invalid by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) following a due process. The MHA cited various infractions, including the misappropriation of international funding.
The action taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs is for promoting transparency and accountability in the management of foreign funding received by NGOs operating within the nation. It serves as a reaffirmation for NGOs to comply with regulatory standards and maintain the trust bestowed upon them by donors and the public.
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The impacted NGOs
The NGOs impacted include the Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI), Indo-Global Social Service Society (IGSSS), CNI Synodical Board of Social Service (CNI-SBSS), Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFOI) and Church Auxiliary for Social Action (CASA),
While VHAI has been promoting public health policies and initiatives throughout India, the CNI-SBSS, which is affiliated to the Church of North India, has been actively involved in social service activities.
IGSSS, recognized for its humanitarian initiatives, focuses on empowering marginalized communities, while CASA, the social development division of the National Council of Churches in India, addresses a range of social concerns.
Furthermore, Christian solidarity and social justice have been promoted by EFI, an association of evangelical Christians.
