Meghalaya Deputy CM Backs Review of Foreign Funding Bill

Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong supported referring the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act amendments to a Joint Parliamentary Committee.

Tynsong emphasized that the proposed changes impact all organisations receiving foreign contributions, including Christian bodies operating schools and hospitals in remote areas.

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced the creation of an FCRA Cell under the Home Department to help streamline compliance for genuine welfare organisations.