CHENNAI: Donations from abroad for NGOs in Tamil Nadu have dropped by 90%, pushing the state to fourth in the country in attracting funding under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). This has adversely impacted activities of many groups largely dependent on such contributions, say activists.

TN has the most number of NGOs and associations registered under the FCRA in the country and 3,262 of the 6,485 NGOs eligible to receive funds are currently active.

30.09.2020 வெளிநாட்டு நன்கொடை ஒழுங்குமுறை சட்டத்திருத்தம் |சன் நியூஸ் 5 நிமிட பேட்டி | ஹென்றி திபேன்

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