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Centre cancels foreign funding licences of NGOs CHRI, AAWW
short by Shailesh / on Tuesday, 26 April, 2022
The Union Home Ministry has cancelled the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licences of two NGOs, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) and Apne Aap Women Worldwide (AAWW). The action was taken over violation of the law and diverting of funds received from abroad, officials said on Tuesday. Notably, the FCRA licence is needed to receive funds from abroad.