India, July 5 -- The proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 has reignited a nationwide debate over the regulation of foreign-funded non-governmental organisations (NGOs), with the government arguing that stricter oversight is essential for national security and transparency, while civil society groups and religious organisations warn that the changes could hamper legitimate humanitarian work.

Introduced in the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session and notified last week, the Bill proposes a significant overhaul of India's foreign funding regime by strengthening centralised control over overseas contributions. Among its key provisions are the creation of a designated authority to oversee foreign funding, tighter com...