Hi all,
We are very happy to announce that the Ministry of Home Affairs has granted us prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) to receive funds from the Wikimedia Foundation, USA for Chapter programs.
Through this development, we pass the first hurdle of acquiring limited funds from the foundation for running programs and enabling volunteers across the country.
The application was made to the Government on 4 September 2011 and was granted on 13 February 2012.
This would not have been possible without the persistent efforts of Arjuna Rao Chavala, the President of Wikimedia India. He worked tirelessly over months properly following up with the government and did not leave any stone unturned to ensure that we received the permissions in time.
On this occasion, we would also like to thank our consultant M Narsimha Rao, Gautam John, Asaf Bartov and Barry Newstead, for their help and guidance throughout.
We are working out the modalities of actual implementation of getting funds into Chapter Bank account and will keep you updated.
On behalf of the Wikimedia India,
Anirudh Bhati Treasurer, Wikimedia India
On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 11:59 AM, Anirudh Bhati anirudhsbh@gmail.com wrote:
Hi all,
We are very happy to announce that the Ministry of Home Affairs has granted us prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) to receive funds from the Wikimedia Foundation, USA for Chapter programs.
Through this development, we pass the first hurdle of acquiring limited funds from the foundation for running programs and enabling volunteers across the country.
The application was made to the Government on 4 September 2011 and was granted on 13 February 2012.
Congrats Arjuna & team . This seems to be a Record in usual time neeed for FCRA process
Anivar
On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 12:11 PM, Anivar Aravind anivar.aravind@gmail.comwrote:
Congrats Arjuna & team . This seems to be a Record in usual time neeed for FCRA process
Yes, congratulations to all those who worked on this. Amazingly swift by
FCRA standards!
Best Bishakha
Congratulations and thanks to all who worked behind this ! And special Hats off to Arjuna Rao Chavala.
Regards Tinu Cherian
On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 11:59 AM, Anirudh Bhati anirudhsbh@gmail.comwrote:
Hi all,
We are very happy to announce that the Ministry of Home Affairs has granted us prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) to receive funds from the Wikimedia Foundation, USA for Chapter programs.
Through this development, we pass the first hurdle of acquiring limited funds from the foundation for running programs and enabling volunteers across the country.
The application was made to the Government on 4 September 2011 and was granted on 13 February 2012.
This would not have been possible without the persistent efforts of Arjuna Rao Chavala, the President of Wikimedia India. He worked tirelessly over months properly following up with the government and did not leave any stone unturned to ensure that we received the permissions in time.
On this occasion, we would also like to thank our consultant M Narsimha Rao, Gautam John, Asaf Bartov and Barry Newstead, for their help and guidance throughout.
We are working out the modalities of actual implementation of getting funds into Chapter Bank account and will keep you updated.
On behalf of the Wikimedia India,
Anirudh Bhati Treasurer, Wikimedia India
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A slight correction. The date of actual application is 4 NOV 2011 and not 4 Sep 2011. Apologies for the oversight!
-TC
On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 12:14 PM, CherianTinu Abraham <tinucherian@gmail.com
wrote:
Congratulations and thanks to all who worked behind this ! And special Hats off to Arjuna Rao Chavala.
Regards Tinu Cherian
On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 11:59 AM, Anirudh Bhati anirudhsbh@gmail.comwrote:
Hi all,
We are very happy to announce that the Ministry of Home Affairs has granted us prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) to receive funds from the Wikimedia Foundation, USA for Chapter programs.
Through this development, we pass the first hurdle of acquiring limited funds from the foundation for running programs and enabling volunteers across the country.
The application was made to the Government on 4 September 2011 and was granted on 13 February 2012.
This would not have been possible without the persistent efforts of Arjuna Rao Chavala, the President of Wikimedia India. He worked tirelessly over months properly following up with the government and did not leave any stone unturned to ensure that we received the permissions in time.
On this occasion, we would also like to thank our consultant M Narsimha Rao, Gautam John, Asaf Bartov and Barry Newstead, for their help and guidance throughout.
We are working out the modalities of actual implementation of getting funds into Chapter Bank account and will keep you updated.
On behalf of the Wikimedia India,
Anirudh Bhati Treasurer, Wikimedia India
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Good news. I guess this means the Chapter can receive funding from the Foundation and other foreign bodies? -
On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 12:47 AM, CherianTinu Abraham <tinucherian@gmail.com
wrote:
A slight correction. The date of actual application is 4 NOV 2011 and not 4 Sep 2011. Apologies for the oversight!
-TC
On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 12:14 PM, CherianTinu Abraham < tinucherian@gmail.com> wrote:
Congratulations and thanks to all who worked behind this ! And special Hats off to Arjuna Rao Chavala.
Regards Tinu Cherian
On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 11:59 AM, Anirudh Bhati anirudhsbh@gmail.comwrote:
Hi all,
We are very happy to announce that the Ministry of Home Affairs has granted us prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) to receive funds from the Wikimedia Foundation, USA for Chapter programs.
Through this development, we pass the first hurdle of acquiring limited funds from the foundation for running programs and enabling volunteers across the country.
The application was made to the Government on 4 September 2011 and was granted on 13 February 2012.
This would not have been possible without the persistent efforts of Arjuna Rao Chavala, the President of Wikimedia India. He worked tirelessly over months properly following up with the government and did not leave any stone unturned to ensure that we received the permissions in time.
On this occasion, we would also like to thank our consultant M Narsimha Rao, Gautam John, Asaf Bartov and Barry Newstead, for their help and guidance throughout.
We are working out the modalities of actual implementation of getting funds into Chapter Bank account and will keep you updated.
On behalf of the Wikimedia India,
Anirudh Bhati Treasurer, Wikimedia India
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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.
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I see. Is there any time based restriction? As in limits increase over a period of time?
On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 3:09 AM, Anirudh Bhati anirudhsbh@gmail.com 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.
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On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 4:49 PM, Srikanth Ramakrishnan < parakara.ghoda@gmail.com> wrote:
I see. Is there any time based restriction? As in limits increase over a period of time?
On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 3:09 AM, Anirudh Bhati anirudhsbh@gmail.comwrote:
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.
I think what Anirudh means is that the permission has been given for a specific tranche of money, from the Foundation, specifically. It is prior permission, so the money can now be remitted without any problems.
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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.
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