Ambassador Kwatra Counters ‘Myths’ Over FCRA BillWASHINGTON, DC-India has pushed back against what it called “misunderstandings” surrounding its proposed FCRA amendment, saying the legislation aims to strengthen oversight of foreign funding without restricting lawful civil society activities. Reality check” on August 9 on the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, addressing concerns raised in sections of media and civil society. “There are many misunderstandings in the media and in civil society about the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill (FCRA), 2026,” Kwatra said in a series of posts on X. “The fact is that the law does not forbid Indians from receiving foreign donations or shut down law abiding civil society,” Kwatra said. He noted that while India has over three million NGOs, only about 14,450 hold FCRA registration, indicating that the majority of civil society organizations fall outside the law’s ambit.