Regulating the Third Sector: Analyzing the Strategic and Legal Framework of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026
The recent notification of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026, by the Ministry of Home Affairs has re-energized the long-standing debate surrounding the state’s oversight of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society bodies in India. This policy intervention introduces a rigorous compliance framework, requiring all FCRA-registered entities to categorize their structural operations under five…