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Meghalaya JPC Consults Stakeholders in Shillong on FCRA Amendment Bill 2026
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 10:39 PM
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The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) held a stakeholder consultation in Shillong to discuss the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, seeking inputs from various sectors.
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) convened a stakeholder consultation session in Shillong, Meghalaya, to gather feedback on the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. The meeting aimed to understand the perspectives of various organizations and individuals affected by the potential changes in foreign funding regulations.
During the session, the committee sought detailed inputs from representatives of non-governmental organizations, civil society groups, and other relevant stakeholders. The primary objective was to ensure that the amendment process incorporates diverse viewpoints before the bill is finalized.
The consultation marks a significant step in the legislative process, highlighting the government's effort to engage with key players in the sector. Participants were given the opportunity to present their concerns and suggestions regarding the scope and implementation of the proposed amendments.
The JPC is expected to review the collected feedback as part of its broader assessment of the bill. This engagement in Shillong underscores the importance of regional perspectives in shaping national policies related to foreign contributions.
During the session, the committee sought detailed inputs from representatives of non-governmental organizations, civil society groups, and other relevant stakeholders. The primary objective was to ensure that the amendment process incorporates diverse viewpoints before the bill is finalized.
The consultation marks a significant step in the legislative process, highlighting the government's effort to engage with key players in the sector. Participants were given the opportunity to present their concerns and suggestions regarding the scope and implementation of the proposed amendments.
The JPC is expected to review the collected feedback as part of its broader assessment of the bill. This engagement in Shillong underscores the importance of regional perspectives in shaping national policies related to foreign contributions.