Five years back, India ‘legalised’ political corruption
Policy Post #102
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This week’s edition brings you an honest discussion on the concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI), an interesting piece on how five years back, India ‘legalised’ political corruption, and some cool fellowships, jobs, and internships you can apply for!
With that, we bring to you: Policy Post #102!
This Week’s Policy Focus 🔎
Financial Regulations As Means To Force NGOs To Shut Down?
Architha Menon writes: In 2020 the NDA government introduced new restrictions into the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act of 2010 [FCRA]. The new amendments curtail Indian Civil societies’ ability to receive foreign funds for their activities. The amendment makes it mandatory that to receive foreign funding a civil society must have a dedicated FCRA account in the State Bank of India’s New Delhi branch. The amendment was challenged in the supreme court by civil societies. However, the Supreme court upheld the amendment.
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🎥 Video: An Honest Discussion About A Universal Basic Income
📝 Op-Ed: 5 yrs back, India ‘legalised’ political corruption. Now, the time to end secret funding is here
📚 Fellowship: Gandhi Fellowship
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