World NGO Day 2023: Date, theme, history, significance, and much moreThe world is celebrating World NGO Day 2023 today to celebrate the contributions of NGOs to society.
27 Feb, 2023, 12.26 PM IST
Docking NGOs for a few bad apples? FCRA may cause unintended hurdles for the genuine onesPast experience may have led to introduction of greater control of NGOs yet some other amendments will only result in unintended operationa...
25 Sep, 2020, 11.47 PM IST
MSME Scheme: How the Micro Finance Programme is providing funds to small businessesTo ensure easy availability of finance, the Government offers the Micro Finance Programme wherein the security deposit of loans sought by M...
27 Sep, 2019, 12.46 PM IST
Government directs NGOs to open account in any designated bank in a month for transparencyModi-led govt tightened the rules for NGOs and took action against all such entities for violation of various provisions of the FCRA 2010 w...
25 Dec, 2017, 04.05 PM IST
US welcomes move to lift curbs on NGOsThe State Department official said the US supports the work of many of these NGOs in strengthening civil society.
19 Oct, 2016, 08.09 PM IST
1-year cooling-off period for babus seeking post-retirement jobsThe new rules also cut the period to one year from two years for seeking prior permission from the government for taking up any commercial ...
22 Dec, 2015, 12.12 PM IST
Government versus NGOs: FCRA to protect transparency and prevent misuse of foreign fundsThe first-ever renewal of clearances for foreign funding to NGOs have been delayed and new and stringent rules are being framed to govern t...
09 Sep, 2015, 02.55 PM IST
CNRI bats for GM crops to combat climate changePitching for GM crops for combating challenges of climate change, Confederation of NGOs of Rural India demanded that govt act fast on allow...
04 Jun, 2015, 06.16 PM IST
In J&K, Buddhist NGOs corner most foreign aidThe last 8 years have seen Christian organisations relegated to second place; they havebeen there the longest and their chain of schools ru...
19 Apr, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Kudankulam row: Government has problems with foreign-funded NGOs, but is comfortable with corporate lobbyingWhile the development sector, represented by NGOs, has difficulty in accessing policymakers, commercial or market forces have no such probl...
03 Apr, 2012, 02.06 AM IST
- Tax compulsions force some NGOs to float for-profit companies; the crossover is paying off
Crossover from charity to profitability is helping NGOs realise that profitability and serving society need not be mutually exclusive.
07 Feb, 2012, 03.52 AM IST
- Income-Tax notices to two NGOs of Kiran Bedi
The Income-Tax Department has sent notices to the two NGOs run by Team Anna member Kiran Bedi to find out whether they are engaged in comme...
29 Oct, 2011, 12.21 AM IST
- Income Tax Department sends notices to two NGOs of Kiran Bedi
The Income Tax Department has sent notices to the two NGOs run by Team Anna member Kiran Bedi to find out whether they are engaged in comme...
28 Oct, 2011, 08.40 PM IST
- Banks open doors to the less privileged
Beggars, commercial sex workers & tribals are the new class of customers targeted by private & foreign banks.
27 Jun, 2007, 12.34 AM IST
- Banks raise social spending to boost client base, brand
Social spending by the banking sector is on the rise. Come 2007, budget spends on this account are being pegged even higher by various lead...
27 Dec, 2006, 03.29 AM IST
- NGOs doing micro-finance activities can raise ECBs up to $5 mn
Non-government organisations (NGOs) doing micro-finance activities have been allowed to raise external commercial borrowings (ECB) up to $5...
26 Apr, 2005, 12.09 AM IST
- Small wonder: Funds come cheaper for NGOs, MFIs
The small guys have reason to smile. The cost of funds for micro-finance institutions (MFIs) and non-government organisations (NGOs) is set...
01 Mar, 2005, 02.50 AM IST