The latest order said that it has been observed that the NGOs have not yet opened their bank accounts in central govt's PFMS-integrated banks
Home ministry has also asked nearly 6,000 NGOs to open their accounts in banks having core banking facilities and furnish details
The ministry said all NGOs registered under FCRA should receive foreign donation in a single designated bank account
Registration of more than 10,000 NGOs have been cancelled over the last three years
SC said public money cannot go unaccounted for and those misappropriating must be prosecuted
Niti Aayog has been appointed as nodal agency for the purpose of registration
And registration of more than 14,000 NGOs was cancelled for violating the law
Social enterprises are businesses guided by social missions
Renewal process started in April this year and FCRA-registered NGOs were asked to apply for renewal of their licences by June 30
Home ministry is also making rules to ensure that no NGO is allowed to get foreign funds under the prior permission category more than once
Data from the home ministry showed it had cancelled registration of 13,972 NGOs since 2011 across 34 states and Union territories
Govt provides much-needed relief to NGOs
According to reports the Home Ministry is verifying the accounts of some NGOs which were allegedly indulging in unauthenticated activities like religious conversion
To ensure transparency and accountability in the engagements with the US