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The Union government has notified the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Rules 2026, mandating NGOs to register under specific operational categories. The updated regulations enforce strict geographical limitations, introduce separate state-wise fees, and require comprehensive disclosure of digital assets. Opposition leaders and civil society representatives have strongly criticized these stringent compliance mechanisms, arguing they systematically undermine the autonomy, operational flexibility, and grassroots developmental capacity of voluntary organizations in India.
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