Author Archives: SRRF

Debt as FC

Posted on March 19, 2013 by SRRF

Dear Friends, Greetings from CWS! I have a query on debt. The query is: Can a secured or an unsecured debt be treated as FC money? If yes, under what circumstances? Thanks and regards, _____________________________________ B V Soma Sastry Director … Continue reading →

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Transfer outside India

Posted on March 19, 2013 by SRRF

Dear All, Greetings from CWS, Hyderabad! While I was browsing the website of SRRF, I came across a presentation which had the following 4 points. Grants to NGOs outside country Grants to sister concerns outside country Payment for procurement of … Continue reading →

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Query Related to FCRA Registration

Posted on March 18, 2013 by SRRF

Dear dialogue member, We are a delhi based NGO. We have to apply for FCRA registration but our problem is one of our board member is away from Delhi for one year. He is doing MBA there. If we apply … Continue reading →

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SEWA Bank – An All Women Bank has been functioning for almost last 30 years

Posted on March 11, 2013 by SRRF

Finance Minister in his Budget has proposed launch of an all Woman Bank in public sector. Perhaps, he may want to consult SEWA Bank, an all women bank serving women customers. It has been functioning since 1974. The Bank works … Continue reading →

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Query – FCRA Bank Account

Posted on February 27, 2013 by SRRF

Respected Sir, I draw your kind attention towards query we have faced regarding FCRA Project Account.As per the new act organization should open a multiple account under main fcra designated bank account to utilise fc money for relevant project and … Continue reading →

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Bankers reluctant in allowing NGOs to open e-Payment Gateways

Posted on February 25, 2013 by SRRF

Recently a case came to light where an NGO who had an e-payment facility on its website was asked to shut down the same. When the matter was taken up with the Banker, it was stated that since the NGO … Continue reading →

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New Thrust to improve – IMR & MMR

Posted on February 23, 2013 by SRRF

With Govt’s drive to push for institutional delivery, Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) has been consistently improving. Latest national rates for IMR is 44 per 1000, while MMR (Mother Mortality Rate) is 212 per lakh (census -2011). While it appears that … Continue reading →

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Rickshaw Pullers –SC/HC judgments are being violated

Posted on February 21, 2013 by SRRF

Last April, the Supreme Court scrapped Delhi Municipal Corporation order on a petition filed by Manushi, an NGO, which put a ceiling limit on rickshaws. MCD informed the court that there were 89,000 licensed rickshaws in the city, while there … Continue reading →

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Producer Companies —— (3)

Posted on February 19, 2013 by SRRF

In this series on Producer Company, the following post covers status of various Producer companies as being practiced in India. The data has been collated for information of SRRF Dialogue members from search on Internet. Hope the members would find … Continue reading →

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Manual Scavenging – New Act on Anvil

Posted on February 18, 2013 by SRRF

Govt. introduced the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Bill, 2012 in Parliament during Monsoon session. Previous Act of 1993, hardly made any dent in stopping or even minimizing the practice. This is demonstrated from the fact … Continue reading →

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