Author Archives: SRRF

Malnutrition – New Thinking needed

Posted on July 3, 2012 by SRRF

Problem of malnutrition among children in India is well documented. Malnutrition levels are especially high in India’s poorest and most heavily populated states.  The data indicates that one out of every three children in India is born underweight, while one … Continue reading →

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Orphan children face hurdles in getting admission to schools

Posted on June 27, 2012 by SRRF

Presently under Right to Education Act 2010, one need to provide various certificates to prove the identity of child, these could include birth certificate, BPL card or caste certificate, etc. However one consequential effect of requiring such certificates is that … Continue reading →

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Job opportunities at CWSY, Hyderabad

Posted on June 25, 2012 by SRRF

Centre for World Solidarity, Hyderabad Vacancy Announcement: Programme Officer Location: Hyderabad Last Date: July 07, 2012 Centre for World Solidarity (CWS) is a non-governmental organisation with a mission to promote strong>a rights-based, gendered and eco-sustainable approach that will advance people-centred … Continue reading →

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Donation-Query

Posted on June 25, 2012 by SRRF

Can you help me with this inquiry regarding our registered charitable trust under the Indian Trust Act since year 2000? We’ve 80G permanent approval. IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE VARIOUS PROJECTS IN DIFFERENT NAMES UNDER THE TRUST PROPERLY INITIATED BY RESOLUTIONS AND COLLECT DONATIONS … Continue reading →

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Query from IIM, Ahmedabad

Posted on June 25, 2012 by SRRF

Dear Members, Institute would like to know, through the FCRA grant received by the Institute for research project, can faculty members be paid over and above their regular salary as one time pay off for doing the research proposed in … Continue reading →

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FCRA Registration

Posted on June 22, 2012 by SRRF

Dear all, Is it mandatory now that expenditure on welfare activities must be at least Rs. 10 lacs to be eligible to apply for FCRA registration? Thanks, Snigdha Sarkar

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Giving grants to foreign entities

Posted on June 22, 2012 by SRRF

Dear Members, I have a query for funds transfer from a local a/c to a foreign entity is possible or not?  We have 2 bank accounts (FCRA and local a/c).  We have funds in our local a/c.  This funds cannot … Continue reading →

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Problems relating to deposit of local currency in FCRA account

Posted on June 21, 2012 by SRRF

Dear All, In my opinion, we can open separate bank account (sub FCRA A/c) and transfer the fund from FCRA to sub FCRA A/c. Make normal transaction from sub-fcra A/c. Hope banker have no problem if we deposit cash in sub-FCRA A/c after … Continue reading →

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Amendments in Juvenile Justice Act

Posted on June 13, 2012 by SRRF

Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill, 2010, was passed by Rajya Sabha. It will end the segregation of disease-hit children from other occupants of juvenile homes. Replying to a brief debate on the Bill, Women and Child … Continue reading →

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Advances under FCRA

Posted on June 13, 2012 by SRRF

Dear Sir We need a clarification that may I pay advance to Staff, Vendors etc from FCRA account,  if yes than how to settle their accounts. Like I have paid Rs 25000 and he submitted bills of Rs. 20000 than … Continue reading →

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