Bill to tweak FCRA similar to UPA-era law: JPC chief

The Chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) has stated that the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) are consistent with legal frameworks established during the UPA era. The remarks were made in response to ongoing legislative discussions regarding the regulation of foreign funding in India.

The JPC chief’s comments serve to contextualize the current bill by drawing parallels to previous administrative policies. By highlighting the continuity with earlier governance, the statement aims to address concerns regarding the scope and intent of the proposed regulatory adjustments.