War on Covid: Nasscom seeks easing of FCRA for smoother foreign aid flow

Also wants govt to allow all WHO-approved vaccines into the country

IT services industry body Nasscom has sought for a temporary relaxation in the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) for foreign aid to come smoothly into the country to fight the surge in Covid numbers. The industry body also requested that the government should allow all WHO-approved vaccines into the country.

Nasscom said in a letter: “Many countries and global companies are providing aid to India and are helping the healthcare infrastructure deal with the surge. However, the amended provisions of the FCRA Act, 2020 are proving to be a deterrent. Given the humanitarian crisis, we would request the government to grant