To clarity a little further :

Each FCRA Prior permission application is for receiving a specific amount, for a specific purpose and from a specific donor.
This is not a blanket permission for all donations/grants for anyone ( foreign entities).

More Info : http://mha.nic.in/fcra.htm

The next step is for full FCRA registration, which will facilitate the better receipt of foreign contributions.. However, such permissions are only granted to organizations with a proven track record of function in their chosen field of work for a period of three years. Well, That is a long way to go !

But till then, Individuals and Organizations in India can help the chapter to grow forward :)
http://wiki.wikimedia.in/Donate

Regards
Tinu Cherian
Wikimedia India.

On 2/20/2012 4:39 PM, Anirudh Bhati wrote:

On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 4:23 PM, Srikanth Ramakrishnan
<parakara.ghoda@gmail.com> wrote:

Good news.
I guess this means the Chapter can receive funding from the Foundation and
other foreign bodies?

No, just the Foundation and a specific amount for now.