What happened (Mizoram and Nagaland welcome JPC scrutiny of the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026)
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma and Nagaland’s Chief Minister welcomed the Union Government’s decision to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed examination.
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah for moving the motion in the Lok Sabha earlier and said the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) referral would enable wider consultations.
Background (FCRA and parliamentary committee scrutiny)
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) regulates how foreign contributions are received in India by eligible persons and associations. Any amendment to the FCRA is processed through Parliament, where a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) can examine the bill in detail and seek inputs before recommending changes.
What changed now (JPC referral for detailed examination)
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