Centre may amend Foreign Contributions Act soon

8220;Though foreign funds are meant for the uplift of the poor, some organisations are either swallowing them or using for political purpose which is dangerous for the country,8221; Rao, who is also president of Andhra Pradesh BJP unit, said.

The Minister said he would take up a thorough review of the implementation of the act to identify instances of NGOs misusing the act and initiate necessary follow-up action. 8220;Some NGOs have already been blacklisted and show-cause notices issued on some others. Unfortunately, Andhra Pradesh tops the listpertaining to misuse of the act,8221; he said.

Replying to a question on alleged activities of the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence ISI in the city, Rao, said his ministry would pay special attention8217; to the problem.