NGOs getting foreign funding won't be able to publish news content: MHA

NGOs that receive foreign funding cannot publish news content, says home ministry

Organisations seeking permission to receive foreign funds also need to undertake to adhere to the Good Practices Guidelines of the Financial Action Task Force.

NGOs getting foreign funding won't be able to publish news content: MHA

NGOs getting foreign funding won't be able to publish news content: MHA

Home Ministry restrict NGOs receiving foreign funds from publishing newsletters, news content

Non-governmental organisations (NGO’s) involved in publication activities and receiving foreign funding will be prohibited from publishing newsletters unless they obtain a certificate from the Registrar of Newspapers for India confirming that they do not circulate any news content, according to new directives issued by the Union Home Ministry on Monday. This comes as the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the rules under the Foreign Cont…

India's New NGO Regulations: Stricter Rules for Foreign Funding and Content

Ensuring Transparency: MHA’s Latest Rules for NGOs Under FCRA In a significant move to enhance transparency and curb potential misuse of foreign contributions, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has introduced stringent regulations for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). Announced in May 2025, these amendments aim to ensure that NGOs receiving foreign funding adhere to strict financia…

Centre Tightens Rules: NGOs Receiving Foreign Funds Barred from Publishing News Without RNI Certificate - The News21

New Delhi: In a significant policy shift, the Centre has announced that non-governmental organisations (NGOs) involved in publication-related activities and receiving foreign contributions will no longer be allowed to publish newsletters or news content unless they obtain a certificate from the Registrar of Newspapers for India (RNI). The move is part of an amendment to […]