Guwahati, July 17 -- The Centre is expected to take up the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 during the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning on July 20, despite sustained opposition from the Meghalaya government, church organisations and civil society groups, who have raised concerns over its potential impact on institutions funded through foreign contributions.

The proposed legislation was first introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 25 by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai. Its consideration was postponed after Opposition parties staged protests outside Parliament in early April.

One of the key provisions of the Bill proposes appointing a designated authority empowered to assume temporary and, subse...