Archive · 30 May 2025
Maharashtra CM Relief Fund Approved for Foreign Donations
The Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) can now get money from other countries.
The government gave the fund permission to do this, which means they can receive donations from outside of India.
This money will be used to help people in need, like those affected by natural disasters or who need medical or educational assistance.
This is the first time a state government relief fund has been granted this permission.
The government makes sure that these foreign donations don't cause any problems in the country through the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, or FCRA.
Maharashtra's Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) can now receive foreign donations.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs granted the CMRF FCRA registration.
This allows the fund to accept foreign contributions for social programs.
The CMRF is managed by the State of Maharashtra under the Chief Minister's supervision.
Foreign donations are regulated by the Home Ministry through the FCRA.
- Who
- The Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Maharashtra's Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF).
- What
- The CMRF can now receive foreign donations.
- When
- FCRA registration granted in May 2025.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- To supplement financial assistance for those affected by natural calamities, accidents, riots, or in need of medical/educational help.
- Fund Name
- Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF)
- Registration Act
- Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950
- Governing Body
- State of Maharashtra
- FCRA Registration Granted
- Yes
- Purpose of Donations
- Social programs, calamities, accidents, medical and educational help.