Which Union Ministry is primarily associated with the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026?

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The correct answer is Option B: Ministry of Home Affairs. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 25 March 2026 to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. The Bill proposes a Designated Authority to supervise, manage and dispose of foreign contributions and assets of organisations whose FCRA registration is cancelled, surrendered or ceases. The Bill provides for provisional and permanent vesting of foreign-funded assets in the Designated Authority under specified circumstances. The Bill proposes to introduce a statutory provision for cessation of FCRA registration upon expiry, non-renewal or refusal of renewal of the certificate. The Bill seeks to rationalise penalties under the FCRA and proposes reducing the maximum imprisonment for violations from 5 years to 1 year. The Bill also proposes timelines for receipt and utilisation of foreign contributions received under the prior-permission category and requires prior Central Government approval for initiating investigations. In August 2026, the Bill was referred to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee, comprising 21 Lok Sabha members and 10 Rajya Sabha members, for detailed examination. The JPC has been asked to submit its report to the Lok Sabha by the last day of the first week of the Winter Session of Parliament, 2026.

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Ministry of Finance

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs

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Ministry of External Affairs

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Ministry of Law and Justice

Which Union Ministry is primarily associated with the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026?

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