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Over 1.4K accessibility complaints filed on govt app, 75% solved: Data

More than 1,400 complaints related to accessibility have been lodged through the government's flagship Sugamya Bharat mobile application since its launch in 2021, with approximately 75 per cent of those resolved, according to official data. The Sugamya Bharat app, designed to assist people with disabilities and the elderly, allows users to report accessibility issues in public infrastructure, transportation and buildings by uploading photos. Information revealed following a Right to Information (RTI) request filed by PTI showed that 1,441 complaints were received on the app between 2021 and 2024. Of these, 1,081 were addressed after being forwarded to the authorities concerned. The RTI response revealed that 647 complaints were received in the 2021-22 period, of which 567 were resolved. The following year, 530 complaints were lodged and 391 resolved. The app recorded 264 complaints in 2023-24 while 123 were addressed. To further improve the app's functionality, the government plans

Over 1.4K accessibility complaints filed on govt app, 75% solved: Data
Updated On : 08 Sep 2024 | 11:06 AM IST

Foreign entities fund Indian NGOs to halt public projects: I-T dept to SC

The Environics Trust had filed a petition in the Delhi High Court, contesting the notice issued to it under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961

Foreign entities fund Indian NGOs to halt public projects: I-T dept to SC
Updated On : 16 Apr 2024 | 10:41 AM IST

Here is why Modi govt cancelled the FCRA licences of five prominent NGOs

On Tuesday, the Ministry of Home Affairs cancelled the FCRA licences of five prominent NGOs. Here is why

Here is why Modi govt cancelled the FCRA licences of five prominent NGOs
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 9:33 AM IST

Is India misusing laws to crack down on NGOs, think tanks? FATF to probe

A team from the FATF is expected to visit India in November and meet representatives of non-profit organisations, including international ones, to get a first-hand understanding of the situation

Is India misusing laws to crack down on NGOs, think tanks? FATF to probe
Updated On : 19 Oct 2023 | 11:48 PM IST

SC agrees to hear plea of NGO challenging reduction of age of consent

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea by an NGO against any reduction in the age of consent, saying it jeopardises the interest of a large number of child victims of sexual abuse, especially girls. A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Mishra issued notice to the Centre and tagged the plea of 'Bachpan Bachao Andolan' with a pending petition filed by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). The NCPCR had challenged last year's order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court which said that a minor Muslim girl can marry a person of her choice. The apex court on Friday sought the Centre's response on the issue. The plea of the NGO, besides seeking a slew of directions and guidelines, has also sought a directive to the courts to refrain from making observations regarding the minor victim's casual relationship and promiscuous attitude while dealing with the criminal proceedings under the POCSO Act. It has said that the ...

SC agrees to hear plea of NGO challenging reduction of age of consent
Updated On : 26 Aug 2023 | 6:27 PM IST

Indian NGOs received Rs 2,430.80 cr in foreign funding in 3 years

A total of Rs 2,430.84 crore in foreign funding has been received by Indian NGOs in the last three years, Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai informed Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. An amount of Rs 905.50 crore in foreign funding has been received by NGOs in 2021-22, Rs 798.18 crore in 2020-21 and Rs 727.16 crore in 2019-20, he said in a written reply. The minister said as on March 10, 2023, the FCRA registration certificate of 16,383 NGOs is valid, out of which 14,966 NGOs have submitted mandatory annual returns for the financial year 2021-22 under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. He said some complaints had been received in the past regarding misutilisation or diversion of foreign contributions by the FCRA registered associations and such complaints are dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the Act and rules.

Indian NGOs received Rs 2,430.80 cr in foreign funding in 3 years
Updated On : 15 Mar 2023 | 6:53 PM IST

Some NGOs involved in religious conversion, misuse of funds: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said some NGOs have indulged in religious conversion, anti-national activities and misuse of funds to stall the country's economic progress, and strong action has been taken against such entities. He also said that even though law and order is a state subject, crimes have become borderless due to advancement of technology and success can be achieved against such trans-border crimes only when states and the Centre sit together and formulate a strategy to curb them. Addressing a two-day 'Chintan Shivir' of home ministers of all states organised by the Union home ministry here, he said that the government has amended the Foreign Contributions (Regulations) Act (FCRA) which was being misused by some NGOs to conduct anti-national activities, religious conversion, political opposition to development projects and creating obstacles in economic progress. "In 2020, the government took strong action to stop foreign funding of such NGOs by amending the

Some NGOs involved in religious conversion, misuse of funds: Amit Shah
Updated On : 27 Oct 2022 | 9:58 PM IST

Entities involved in trade would cease to be a charitable institution: SC

This judgement could have wide ramifications as the charitable institutions involved in any trade or commerce in the name of said provision could come under its radar

Entities involved in trade would cease to be a charitable institution: SC
Updated On : 19 Oct 2022 | 11:44 PM IST

There are two separate but linked questions about India's NGO policy

It's shameful that Indian organisations can't, or won't, donate to NGOs.

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Updated On : 03 Jan 2022 | 11:03 AM IST
Updated On : 07 Jul 2021 | 3:52 PM IST

The/Nudge, State Street launch $750,000 fund for Indian non-profit startups

The fund is for incubating non-profit start-ups, with a technology focus, through a 3-year partnership

The/Nudge, State Street launch $750,000 fund for Indian non-profit startups
Updated On : 17 Feb 2021 | 5:30 PM IST

Tracing the broad spectrum of NGO foreign funding ecosphere in India

According to FCRA, NGOs are only eligible for FCRA registration if they have been in existence for at least three years

Tracing the broad spectrum of NGO foreign funding ecosphere in India
Updated On : 17 Jan 2021 | 8:42 PM IST

As Amnesty shuts office, anxiety and uncertainty cloud the NGO world

NGOs have expressed concerns over the provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2020. These, they say, will further clip the wings of the beleaguered civil society

As Amnesty shuts office, anxiety and uncertainty cloud the NGO world
Updated On : 30 Sep 2020 | 6:08 AM IST

Lok Sabha passes bill to amend Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act

Among other provisions, the bill proposes to enable the Centre to allow a NGO or association to surrender its FCRA certificate

Lok Sabha passes bill to amend Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act
Updated On : 21 Sep 2020 | 7:45 PM IST

Weaker and poorer, NGOs still the best bet in delivering Covid-19 relief

More CSR money has flown to govt schemes and corporate trusts rather than to NGOs

Weaker and poorer, NGOs still the best bet in delivering Covid-19 relief
Updated On : 19 May 2020 | 8:17 AM IST

Parliamentarians partner NGOs, firms to strengthen fight against Covid-19

The action group will be known as Parliamentarians with Innovators for India (PIIndia.org), which aims to spur innovators to solve challenges in areas such as public health, economy, and livelihood.

Parliamentarians partner NGOs, firms to strengthen fight against Covid-19
Updated On : 07 Apr 2020 | 12:04 AM IST

Pawsitivity: Tenth standard students help return amputee dogs to health

A detailed design was developed and a silicone 3D printer helped them reach the basic form of their prototype

Pawsitivity: Tenth standard students help return amputee dogs to health
Updated On : 30 Dec 2019 | 7:02 PM IST

Those in Need: A matchmaking platform for NGOs and volunteers in India

The platform allows NGOs to create events for their ongoing projects. Volunteers choose the NGO they wish to support and participate in their events

Those in Need: A matchmaking platform for NGOs and volunteers in India
Updated On : 26 Oct 2019 | 9:25 PM IST

How recent SC order brings trusts, NGOs within the ambit of RTI Act

The apex court order came last week in the DAV College Trust and Management Society vs Director of Public Instructions case

How recent SC order brings trusts, NGOs within the ambit of RTI Act
Updated On : 22 Sep 2019 | 8:41 PM IST

Street children get shelter and canvas to paint, thanks to Artreach India

At their ongoing community art project at a homeless shelter in Delhi's Jama Masjid, the act of painting was intensely therapeutic for the women participants

Street children get shelter and canvas to paint, thanks to Artreach India
Updated On : 13 Jul 2019 | 12:35 AM IST