NGOs are considered as independent of the state, and voluntary in nature. They depend on individual donations, foreign funding, and aid from different government agencies and private donors . Their work helps rid India of prejudices, corruption, illiteracy, and poverty. Foreign NGO's and Foreign Funding: Foreign NPOs seeking to establish branch or liaison offices in India are required to obtain approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the provisions of Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA). The RBI is the sole registration body relevant for foreign NPOS seeking to operate in India. The liaison office generally only functions as a channel of communication between the organization's home office abroad and parties in India, and is not allowed to undertake any business activity or earn any income in India. Foreign Funding Any association can receive foreign contribution subject to the following conditions: It must have a definite cultural, economic, educational, ...
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