The UK has complained to India about Oxfam’s failure to register under the FCRA.
In a bilateral discussion, the United Kingdom discussed the issue of India’s refusal to renew; the registration of NGO Oxfam India under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FRCA). On February 2, the subject was also considered at the 4th India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue. The United Kingdom raised the issue. “The delegates were also briefed on the law and how it operates,” a Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) official stated; without going into further detail. The UK has also complained to India about Oxfam’s failure to register under the FCRA.
Oxfam India’s FCRA registration, along with that of 5,932 other NGOs, expired at midnight on December 31, 2021. According to MHA sources, 5,789 of these NGOs did not apply for renewal; while the rest’s applications were rejected owing to “various irregularities. NGOs such as Oxfam India and the Indian Medical Association (IMA) were among them.
The Indian team was led by Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla; and the UK delegation was led by Mathew Rycroft, Permanent Secretary, Home Office.
“The Dialogue touched on a variety of topics, including homeland security, cyber security; extradition cases, migration and mobility, and so on. India stressed to the UK authorities the importance; of expediting pending extradition cases,” the MHA stated in a statement at the time.
“The Indian side expressed concern over certain extremists and also radical elements; in the UK engaging in anti-India actions. The UK side was encourage to keep a close eye on such; elements’ activity and also take appropriate preventative measures. The two countries agreed to sustain their improved security cooperation, according to the statement.
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Oxfam India said the measure will impede its humanitarian activities; in 16 states a day after the MHA declined to renew the organization’s registration.
“The Indian government’s refusal to renew Oxfam India’s Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA); registration will have a significant impact on the organization’s ongoing critical humanitarian; and social work in 16 states throughout the country.” During the Covid-19 pandemic; this included establishing oxygen plants, giving lifesaving medical and diagnostic equipment; such as oxygen cylinders and ventilators, and also delivering food to the most vulnerable areas,” Oxfam stated in a statement.
“For decades, Oxfam India has worked in India’s public interest with the government, communities, and also frontline workers. Oxfam India collaborated with health departments, district administrations; and ASHA workers across the country to offer life-saving equipment and support during the Covid-19 outbreak. We’re also collaborating; with state governments to ensuring that the learning gap in school education caused; by Covid-19 is close,” said Amitabh Behar, CEO of Oxfam India.
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“We have fought to improve women’s livelihoods and to ensure that forest inhabitants; are not denied their rights.” We’ve worked in some of the most flood-prone areas; to help communities become more resilient and also find long-term solutions. The decision by the Ministry of Home Affairs to refuse FCRA registration renewal; will greatly impede these cooperation, which were providing relief to people; who needed it most during times of crisis,” he continued.
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