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Charity, activism & the debate over foreign funding in India
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Charity, activism & the debate over foreign funding in India

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Debate over FCRA comes into play when foreign funding meant for charitable purposes is allegedly used to influence public policy, fund activism, and mobilise people.

05 Jul 2026
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Introductory Memo

Foreign funding has long supported education, healthcare and humanitarian work across India. Yet, when overseas contributions intersect with protests against major infrastructure, energy and industrial projects, questions of transparency, accountability and national interest arise. India's Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) was enacted to address this challenge, not by prohibiting genuine charity, but by ensuring that funds from overseas are used for their declared purposes. 

This Info-Pack with case studies examines how this debate has unfolded across several high-profile projects. 



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