India

Overview

ICNL works closely with local partners to help build civil society partnerships and provide resources on the non-profit sector and philanthropy in India. These resources include papers on the civil society regulatory framework, a philanthropy law report, and the India Civic Freedom Monitor, which offers a snapshot of Indian laws and various developments relevant to civic space. ICNL also supports efforts to raise awareness around issues related to funding, digital rights, securitization, and other areas affecting civil society in India.

Key Resources

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Civic Freedom Monitor: India

ICNL’s Civic Freedom Monitor provides up-to-date information on legal issues affecting civil society and civic freedoms, including the freedoms of association, expression, and peaceful assembly.

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India Philanthropy Law Report

This report explores the current state of laws and regulations affecting philanthropy, unpacking the history, and the present-day legal environment.

ICNL's Global Grantmaking Country Notes: A guide produced for the Council on Foundations for U.S. international grantmakers.

Global Grantmaking Country Notes: India

In partnership with the Council on Foundations, ICNL maintains reports on dozens of countries that help U.S grantmakers undertake equivalency determinations for foreign grantees. The reports in this series describe the legal frameworks for nonprofit organizations and provide translations of relevant legislative provisions.

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Financial Action Task Force Findings on India

The Financial Action Task Force released its latest Mutual Evaluation Report on India in 2024. Although India achieved a high level of technical compliance overall, FATF notes that it needs to better comply with Recommendation 8 on non-profit organizations.

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India’s Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act

The FCRA was creates registration requirements and spending restrictions on Indian nonprofit organizations receiving foreign donations. This page collects a range of resources about the law and its impact on civic freedoms.