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FCRA Annual Returns – Is online filing mandatory?

Posted on December 17, 2013 by SRRF

We have received following query from NASEOH on the topic “FCRA Annaul Returns”. Kindly give your responses. Dear Sir, We had filed our Annual Returns under FCRA with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt.of India, for the financial year 2011-12, … Continue reading →

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How many years we have to keep the financial record’s

Posted on December 16, 2013 by SRRF

Dear Team, How many years we have to keep the financial record s. Regards, Manish Justin Accounts Officer Adventist Development and Relief Agency India (ADRA India) 45 Kusum Marg, Block H, DLF Phase I Gurgaon, 
Haryana – 122002, India

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Cancer Widespread in Punjab

Posted on December 12, 2013 by SRRF

A number of indicators both anecdotal and otherwise have suspected that Punjab has widespread cancer. However in a first of its type of survey covering 26.5 million persons (almost the entire state population of the State) has confirmed this perception. … Continue reading →

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Child Care Institutions – Legal Framework

Posted on December 10, 2013 by SRRF

India has 430 million children (0-18), largest population of children in the world. While undoubtedly this is an opportunity for the country there is also a need to ensure that these children grow up healthy both in terms of physical … Continue reading →

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Return of donor money

Posted on November 21, 2013 by SRRF

Following query received from John Dalton on the topic of “Return of donor money”. Kindly provide your responses. Dear Sir/Madam, I am a member of this group and I have a question raised by a friend in UK who works … Continue reading →

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Featured Trainer of the Month

Posted on November 15, 2013 by SRRF

Shri Subhash Mittal volunteered for taking a GYAN sessions in Delhi on FCRA for NGOs organised by iVolunteer. He has been featured as Trainer of the Month by ivolunteer. Here is an interview given by Mr Mittal and published by … Continue reading →

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Query on section 18 of FCRA Act, 2010

Posted on November 8, 2013 by SRRF

Following query received from Mr. Vidya Sagar Devabhaktuni, President, SKG Sangha. Kindly provide your responses. Dear Sir, can anybody through light on the following provisions: 18. (1)  Every person who has been granted a certificate or given prior approval under … Continue reading →

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Comparing woes of civil society sector with other sectors

Posted on October 24, 2013 by SRRF

We are all aware of problems that NGOs are facing trying to raise resources from foreign sources to fund their activities. On the other hand the Government is liberalizing receipt of foreign funds in other sectors. For example, it has … Continue reading →

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Bangladesh NGOs – Legal Compliance

Posted on October 21, 2013 by SRRF

Dear Members, Greetings from SRRF!!! Following query received from Mr. Ajaya on the topic “Bangladesh NGOs Legal Compliance”. Kindly provide your responses. Dear Friends, We are implementing projects in Bangladesh and need some information. Can anybody help me out what … Continue reading →

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UPA ready for Aadhaar battle on two flanks

Posted on October 17, 2013 by SRRF

Dear Friends, What is wrong if 100% coverage is aimed at without making it compulsory for the uncovered to enjoy due benefits / entitlements? Those who got Aadhar start using the same. Are there any privacy issues? Does any one … Continue reading →

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