The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026 on June 22, 2026, amending the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011. The new rules require NGOs registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) to declare all their social media accounts to the government.
According to the notification, NGOs must now specify the activities they will undertake with foreign funds and are barred from using such funds for political content or activities. The rules also mandate that NGOs maintain separate bank accounts for foreign contributions and submit annual returns detailing their social media presence.
The amendments aim to increase transparency and ensure that foreign funds are used only for permitted purposes. Non-compliance can lead to suspension or cancellation of FCRA registration. The MHA stated that the rules are effective immediately upon notification.
