# FCRA Bill Debate Set For August 12, Says Mizoram CM 2026-08-06T22:05:22+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said Home Minister Amit Shah assured him that the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, would not apply retrospectively. Lalduhoma spoke after meeting Shah in New Delhi with church representatives, according to Rediff.com and The Times of India. He said the bill is expected to be debated in Parliament on August 12. The legislation, introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 25, proposes tighter oversight of foreign-funded organisations and a designated authority to take provisional or permanent control of their foreign contributions and assets after licence cancellation, surrender or cessation. Church bodies in Mizoram urged safeguards for schools, hospitals, orphanages and other welfare services. They also sought protection for organisations that voluntarily stop receiving foreign funds or restructure. Their memorandum called for prospective rules, transitional safeguards and continued use of legitimately acquired assets. The bill’s exact final wording and the government’s response to these requests will shape its effect on non-profits. ## Coverage - rediff.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: FCRA, foreign funding, Mizoram, NGOs, Parliament Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/fcra-bill-set-for-august-12-debate-mizoram-cm-says/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/fcra-bill-set-for-august-12-debate-mizoram-cm-says/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.