Can the govt take control of foreign-funded assets? FCRA Bill explained

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, introduced in the Lok Sabha in March, proposes a new framework for managing foreign contributions and assets when an organisation’s registration is cancelled, surrendered or ceases. The government says the changes are intended to address administrative and legal gaps, while critics question the breadth of the proposed powers. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, introduced in the Lok Sabha in March, proposes a new framework for managing foreign contributions and assets when an organisation’s registration is cancelled, surrendered or ceases. The government says the changes are intended to address administrative and legal gaps, while critics question the breadth of the proposed powers.