FCRA amendment Act 2026, which was introduced by the Govt on 25 March 2026 in the Parliament. The bill puts in place mechanism of how Govt would takeover the assets and properties of all those entities whose FCRA has been cancelled.
Well now, the Sector can breathe easy, at least there is a temporary relief to these entities, as the Govt has decided to put the amendment bill on hold. The Govt sensing opposition parties getting together and launching major protests, has for the time decided to put the Bill on hold.
The data provided on FCRA website dashboard is indicative of how many NPOs could be impacted if the Bill becomes an Act. The following data is based on today’s data as available on FCRA website:Out of a total of 52,124 FCRA-registered entities, only 14,965 (29%) are currently active. A significant portion—21,979 (42%)—have had their registrations cancelled, making this the largest category. Additionally, 15,180 entities (29%) are classified as “deemed expired,” meaning their registrations lapsed without renewal.
Based on above data, it is so alarming to note that the Govt could potentially take over the assets of 71% of all FCRA registered entities, which have at one time or other registered under FCRA. This would be almost a death knell for the survival of the Sector.