FCRA amendment Act 2026, which was introduced by the Govt on 25 March 2026 in the Parliament. The bill puts in place mechanism of how Govt would takeover the assets and properties of all those entities whose FCRA has been cancelled.
Well now, the Sector can breathe easy, at least there is a temporary relief to these entities, as the Govt has decided to put the amendment bill on hold. The Govt sensing opposition parties getting together and launching major protests, has for the time decided to put the Bill on hold.
The data provided on FCRA website dashboard is indicative of how many NPOs could be impacted if the Bill becomes an Act. The following data is based on today’s data as available on FCRA website:
| Nos. | % | |
| NPOs Active under FCRA | 14,965 | 29% |
| Registration cancelled | 21,979 | 42% |
| Deemed Expired | 15,180 | 29% |
| 52,124 |
Based on above data, it is so alarming to note that the Govt could potentially take over the assets of 71% of all FCRA registered entities, which have at one time or other registered under FCRA. This would be almost a death knell for the survival of the Sector.
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