Just 28% NGOs, associations ever registered under FCRA currently active | TheBriefWire
Just 28% NGOs, associations ever registered under FCRA currently active
Published 5 July 2026 ยท general
A significant majority of NGOs registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, are no longer active, with over 72% having their licenses cancelled or
A significant majority of NGOs registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, are no longer active, with over 72% having their licenses cancelled or expired. Since 2012, out of 52,159 granted licenses, only 14,455 currently hold active status, enabling them to receive foreign funding. This tightening of regulations aims to enhance accountability and transparency among these organizations.
Published: July 6, 2026 โข 3:00 AM IST ยท Updated: July 6, 2026 โข 3:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
A significant majority of NGOs registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, are no longer active, with over 72% having their licenses cancelled or expired.
Since 2012, out of 52,159 granted licenses, only 14,455 currently hold active status, enabling them to receive foreign funding.
This tightening of regulations aims to enhance accountability and transparency among these organizations.