Major FCRA Organisations Across States and Their Activities
New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified new amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), imposing stricter regulations on non-governmental organisations (NGOs), trusts, and religious and social institutions receiving foreign contributions. The revised rules introduce tighter compliance requirements regarding the utilisation of foreign funds, the definition of religious activities, reporting procedures, accounting practices, and regulatory oversight.
Key Changes
- A clearer definition of “religious activities” has been introduced.
- Organisations receiving foreign contributions must provide more detailed disclosures and compliance reports.
- In cases where an FCRA registration is cancelled or not renewed, assets created using foreign funds may come under the control of an authority appointed by the Central Government.
- The government has been given greater powers to specify conditions regarding the utilisation period and deployment of foreign contributions.
- Monitoring has been strengthened in matters relating to national security, public interest, and allegations of religious conversion.
State-wise Status of FCRA Organisations in India
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs’ FCRA Dashboard, the number of organisations registered to receive foreign contributions varies across states.
| State | Registered FCRA Organisations (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 5,442 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 4,270 |
| Karnataka | 3,862 |
| Delhi | 3,112 |
| Kerala | 3,090 |
| Odisha | 2,738 |
| Gujarat | 2,429 |
| Bihar | 2,165 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1,136 |
| Manipur | 989 |
| Jharkhand | 865 |
| Assam | 600 |
Major Areas of Activity of FCRA Organisations
Kerala
- Educational institutions
- Hospitals and healthcare services
- Relief and rehabilitation programmes
- Coastal development initiatives
- Social welfare projects
Tamil Nadu
- Rural development
- Women’s empowerment
- Services for persons with disabilities
- Education
- Community development programmes
Karnataka
- Education
- Research and innovation
- Healthcare
- Science and technology development
- Rural development
Maharashtra
- Healthcare services
- Child welfare
- Urban poverty alleviation
- Education
- Women’s development
Odisha
- Tribal development
- Rural livelihood programmes
- Disaster management and relief
- Education
North-Eastern States
- Tribal welfare
- Education
- Healthcare services
- Community development initiatives
Major Sectors Eligible Under FCRA
Organisations receiving foreign contributions under FCRA typically work in the following sectors:
- Education
- Healthcare
- Social welfare
- Economic development
- Cultural activities
- Religious and charitable activities
- Environmental protection
- Rural development
- Women and child welfare
Impact of the New Rules
The Central Government has stated that the amendments are intended to enhance transparency and accountability in the utilisation of foreign contributions. However, several civil society groups and opposition parties have expressed concerns that the stricter provisions could restrict the operational freedom of NGOs.
Official FCRA Search Links
State-wise List of FCRA Registered Associations:
fcraonline.nic.in
FCRA Dashboard (Statistics and Registration Data):
Fcraonline.nic.in
Note: The complete list of FCRA-registered organisations can be searched on the official FCRA portal by state, district, registration status, and field of activity.
