Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Mahesh Babu Foundation Receives FCRA Nod for Foreign Donations
Actor Mahesh Babu's charity, the Mahesh Babu Foundation, can now accept money from other countries.
This is because the government approved their application.
The foundation helps kids with heart problems, supports education for girls, and empowers women.
Mahesh Babu started the charity after his son was born early and needed special care.
The government also changed some rules about how charities can share information and manage their money.
This allows charities to do important work with international support.
Mahesh Babu Foundation, an NGO by the actor, has been granted FCRA registration.
This allows the foundation to receive foreign donations.
The Foundation supports children with heart ailments, education for girls, and women's empowerment.
Mahesh Babu was inspired to start the foundation after his son's premature birth.
MHA amended FCRA rules regarding publications and adherence to FATF guidelines.
- Who
- The Mahesh Babu Foundation and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
- What
- The Mahesh Babu Foundation received FCRA registration to accept foreign donations.
- When
- Registration was granted recently; Rules were amended in May.
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana (Foundation's location).
- Why
- To enable the Foundation to receive funds from abroad and support its charitable activities.
- Organization
- Mahesh Babu Foundation
- Actor
- Mahesh Babu
- FCRA status
- Registered
- Focus
- Heart surgeries, education, empowerment
- Inspiration
- Son's premature birth