JPC on FCRA Amendment bill to hold second meeting tomorrow
The Joint Parliamentary Committee is preparing for its second meeting to discuss the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Members will receive briefings from officials of the Ministries of Home Affairs and Law and Justice. Stakeholders, including the State Bank of India Chairman, will also share their views during the meeting. Previous discussions have focused on compliance and…
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) will convene its second meeting tomorrow at Parliament Annexe to discuss the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Officials from the Home Affairs and Law and Justice ministries will provide members with a clause-by-clause briefing on the proposed legislation. The meeting, scheduled from 11 am to 2 pm in Committee Room 3, will also feature insights from domain experts and stakeholders, such as State Bank of India Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty and Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma.
The committee, formed on September 18, aims to deliver its report to Parliament by the start of the Winter Session in January 2026. It has been tasked with examining the Bill's provisions and ensuring stronger oversight and transparency in the use of foreign contributions, while preventing misuse or diversion of funds that could impact national interests.
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