JPC holds first meeting in Shillong to frame legislation protecting social work
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National security vs civil society autonomy: a key GS3 theme on regulating foreign funding.
Why in news
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) held its first meeting in Shillong to review the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to balance social work protection with national security.
Background
The JPC on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, met in Shillong to review feedback from nearly 40 organisations across four states. Chairman Sanjay Jaiswal noted the committee will conduct further consultations in Kochi and Chennai.
Facts for Prelims
- FactNearly 40 organisations from four states provided feedback on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026.
- PlaceShillong, Kochi, and Chennai were identified as locations for JPC consultations.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the JPC consultations on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, consider the following statements:
- The JPC held its first meeting in Shillong to review the bill.
- Further consultations are planned in Kochi and Chennai.
- The committee received feedback from nearly 50 organisations across four states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 only
- (c)1 and 2 only
- (d)2 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The note states feedback was received from nearly 40 organisations.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the necessity of regulating foreign contributions to non-profit organisations to safeguard national security while ensuring the autonomy of civil society.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Security-Autonomy Balance: Balancing the prevention of foreign interference with the freedom of civil society to operate.
- Regulatory Oversight: Addressing the risk of money laundering and illicitfunding through non-profit channels.
- Legislative Process: The role of JPC in refining complex legislation involving multi-stakeholder feedback.
Keywords: National Security · Civil Society · Foreign Funding · Legislative Oversight · Money Laundering
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