NGOs got Rs 13,051 crore foreign funding in 2013-14: Kiren Rijiju

NEW DELHI: A total of Rs 13,051 crore foreign contribution was received by 17,616 non-governmental organsations ( NGOs) in the country in 2013-14, Rajya Sabha was informed today.

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said Rs 11,527 crore foreign funds were received by 20,497 NGOs in 2012-2013 and Rs 11,558 crore was received by 22,747 NGOs in 2011-2012.

In response to a written question, Rijiju said NGOs are required to seek registration or prior permission under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act 2010 to receive foreign contribution.

The FCRA registered NGOs or the NGOs granted prior permission to receive foreign contribution are required to file annual returns with Government of India on Financial Year basis.