As many as 11,319 NGOs were barred from receiving foreign funds as their FCRA licences had expired with effect from November 1, 2016 and registration of of more than 14,000 NGOs was cancelled for violating the law, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.
Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said 11,319 NGOs did not file renewal application in accordance with the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act and their registrations were deemed expired.
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