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  • Can Foreign Contribution Regulation Act curb corruption in NGOs ?

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    Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) allows the NGOs to receive donations, grants and assistance from overseas sources. Some of the NGOs have global networks to address global issues and they get funds for a variety of purposes. Total funds flowing in are approximately Rs. 500cr. FCRA requires several permissions for accepting foreign contributions by the…