Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust is the largest recipient of foreign contributions during 2003-04

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Extract from the article: 'Why India changed law on foreign donations'

George Iype - July 06, 2005

Rediff.com, http://inhome.rediff.com/money/2005/jul/06spec2.htm

 

 

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How many associations are registered under FCRA?

Nearly 30,000. But not all of them receive foreign donations.

Who are the biggest recipients of foreign funds?

The Andhra Pradesh-based Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust is the largest recipient

of foreign contributions. The Sathya Sai Trust received Rs 95 crore (Rs 950

million) during 2003-04.

Which is the biggest foreign donor?

World Vision International, a United States-based Christian relief and

development organisation, is the biggest donor agency for many Indian voluntary

groups.

World Vision released nearly Rs 95 crore for charitable purposes for Indian

agencies last year. Other big donors are Foster Parents Plan International, USA

and Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, USA.

So is the US the biggest foreign donor for the Indian NGOs?

Yes. As per the latest available data with the Union home ministry, the US heads

the list of donor countries to India with Rs 1,492.62 crore (Rs 14.926 billion),

followed by the United Kingdom (Rs 677.59 crore), and Germany (Rs 664.51 crore).

Which are the Indian states that receive the largest foreign donations?

Among the states and Union Territories, Delhi is the leading recipient following

by Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala.