For Prelims: United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Official Development Assistance (ODA), FCRA, NGOs, STEM Education, World Bank, Quad, BRI.
For Mains: Role of foreign funding in India’s development.
Source: TH
US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 90-day freeze on foreign assistance, halting United States Agency for International Development (USAID) personnel from disbursing aid globally, has sparked discussions on the role of foreign aid and its impact on India. 
India must use foreign aid strategically complementing domestic goals without compromising sovereignty. Strengthening transparency, building local capacity, and fostering South-South cooperation are key. A balanced approach will ensure aid serves India’s progress, not dependence.
Drishti Mains Question:
What role do NGOs play in India’s development, and how would their work be affected by the suspension of foreign aid?
Q. Can Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organisations present an alternative model of public service delivery to benefit the common citizen? Discuss the challenges of this alternative model. (2021)
Q. Examine critically the recent changes in the rules governing foreign funding of NGOs under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 1976. (2015)
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