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Nagaland Chief Minister Welcomes JPC Review of Proposed FCRA Amendment Bill
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 12:33 AM
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The Chief Minister of Nagaland has expressed support for the Joint Parliamentary Committee's scrutiny of a draft amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act.
Kohima, Nagaland – The state's chief minister publicly welcomed the decision to refer the draft amendment of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed examination. The move signals the government's openness to parliamentary oversight of the proposed changes, which aim to modify the regulatory framework governing foreign donations to NGOs and other entities.
In a brief statement, the chief minister said that the JPC's scrutiny will ensure that any revisions to the FCRA are balanced, transparent, and in line with democratic principles. He emphasized the importance of safeguarding civil society while also addressing concerns about the misuse of foreign funds.
The JPC, comprising members from both houses of Parliament, is expected to review the bill's provisions, seek inputs from stakeholders, and submit recommendations before the legislation proceeds further in the parliamentary process.
The chief minister's endorsement of the committee's role reflects a broader political consensus that legislative reforms should undergo thorough debate and expert review. No further details about the bill's specific clauses were disclosed at this stage.
Stakeholders, including NGOs and legal experts, are anticipated to present their observations during the upcoming parliamentary hearings, which will shape the final shape of the amendment.
In a brief statement, the chief minister said that the JPC's scrutiny will ensure that any revisions to the FCRA are balanced, transparent, and in line with democratic principles. He emphasized the importance of safeguarding civil society while also addressing concerns about the misuse of foreign funds.
The JPC, comprising members from both houses of Parliament, is expected to review the bill's provisions, seek inputs from stakeholders, and submit recommendations before the legislation proceeds further in the parliamentary process.
The chief minister's endorsement of the committee's role reflects a broader political consensus that legislative reforms should undergo thorough debate and expert review. No further details about the bill's specific clauses were disclosed at this stage.
Stakeholders, including NGOs and legal experts, are anticipated to present their observations during the upcoming parliamentary hearings, which will shape the final shape of the amendment.