'Certain NGOs are being used to launch a campaign against critical operations'
Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju (Photo: PTI)
New Delhi: The Union government on Tuesday said certain NGOs receiving funds from abroad hold “campaigns” against critical operations like nuclear power plants and mining, affecting the progress of the country.
Minister of state for home Kiren Rijiju informed the Lok Sabha that certain NGOs are being used to launch a “campaign” against critical operations such as nuclear power plants and mining projects, which affects the “progress” of the country.
He said NGOs like Greenpeace in India have been barred from receiving foreign funds. Responding to a supplementary on amending the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, he said a “holistic” view is required on the issue.
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