No.1I/21022/58(076)/2015-FCRA(MU) Government of India/Bharat Sarkar Ministry of Home Affairs/Grin Mantralaya (Foreigners Division) ‘A’ Wing, 1 Floor, NDCC-II Building, (Opposite Jantar Mantar), Jai Singh Road New Delhi - 110001 Dated: April 23, 2016. Ms. Lily Vadera, Chief General Manager , Department of Banking Operations and Development, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office Building, 13” Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort, Mumbai ~ 400001 Subject: Request to place Ford Foundation under watch-list regarding Sir, Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners Division (FCRA Wing) administers the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA, 2010) for regulating the receipt of ——— —_foreign-contribution by the NGOs so that the same is utilized for bonafide welfare activities without compromising on concems for national interest and security. 2. In this context, it has been decided to keep watch on all the activities funded by Ford Foundation, USA which contributes to NGOs/associations in India. 3, In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 46 of FCRA, 2010. Reserve Bank of India is, requested to instruct all the Banks and their branches to ensure that any fund flow from the above mentioned Agency to any person, NGO, organizations in India may be brought to the notice of this Ministry so that the funds are allowed to be credited into the accounts of the recipient only after clearance of this Ministry. Government organizations can avail of foreign funding only with clearance of Department of Economic Affairs. Any instance of a Government organization receiving funds directly from this Agency may be withheld and brought to the notice of this Ministry. 4. This has the approval of the Competent Authority. Yours tothe oe jand Joshi) Under Secretary to tiie Govt. of India Tel. 011-23438047. Copy to.- Joint Secretary (ABC), Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, Room No. 166-D, North Block, New Delhi for information.