Oxfam India says Centre’s refusal to renew FCRA registration will hit humanitarian work in 16 States

Oxfam India said on Sunday that the Central government’s refusal to restore its Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) enrollment would seriously influence the association’s continuous urgent philanthropic and social work in 16 States.

Expressing that the choice would not diminish the association’s obligation to serve weak networks and maintain values revered in the Indian Constitution, Oxfam India CEO Amitabh Behar said in an assertion: “Oxfam India will connect with the MHA [Ministry of Home Affairs] and will encourage them to lift the financing limitations to guarantee weak networks continue to get the help they need at this crucial season of pandemic.”

 Mr Behar said that Oxfam India had been working out in the open interest with the public authority, networks and forefront laborers in the country. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it held hands with wellbeing offices, region organizations and ASHA laborers. He said the association was additionally working with different State legislatures to guarantee spanning of the learning hole in school training because of the pandemic.

 “As India gazes at a potential third wave because of the Omicron variation, the limitations on getting to assets will hamper our endeavors to offer help in reinforcing the public medical care framework,” it said, adding that since March 2020, Oxfam India was at the bleeding edge at whatever point Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon NGOs and common society to join the battle against COVID-19. The Supreme Court likewise recognized the commitment of NGOs in giving alleviation during the pandemic, it said.

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