Government allays fears over FCRA Bill, clarifies on designated authority
The Indian government has clarified provisions of the 2026 FCRA Amendment Bill to address concerns from minority institutions regarding asset seizure. Officials stated that a designated authority will only manage assets created from foreign funds and that places of worship will retain their religious character.
Amid concerns raised by minority institutions, particularly the Christian bodies, against the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 (FCRA ), the Press Information Bureau (PIB) said on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) that the designated authority would retain the religious character of places of worship in all cases.
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