JPC meet on FCRA Bill: Panel to hold first sitting on Sept 18
A Joint Parliamentary Committee has been formed to review the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, with its first meeting scheduled for September 18. The bill aims to tighten regulations on foreign funding, though it faces opposition from the Congress party over concerns regarding civil society oversight.
Why it matters
The legislation directly impacts how NGOs and civil society organizations in India receive and manage international funding, sparking debate over government control versus transparency.
NEW DELHI: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, will hold its first meeting in Parliament on September 18, with BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal as its chairman, news agency ANI reported.The 31-member committee was constituted after the Centre moved a motion in Parliament to refer the FCRA Amendment Bill to a JPC.
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