India, China doing more for climate cause: UNEP report
NGOs based in hostile countries a source of terror funds: Government
Big win for India at Durban climate meet
Better Indo-Pakistan ties augurs well for South Asia
SAARC marks 26th anniversary
Developing countries to receive $350 bln in remittances: World Bank
MHA eye on NGOs funding terrorists
US continues to be the biggest donor for Indian NGOs
Poor social security, a major concern for workers in Asia-Pacific region
InterAction Welcomes Busan Aid Deal, Rules Must Be Binding
Busan Partnership for Effective Development Co-Operation
Civil Society Organizations in Situations of Conflict
Social indicators glowing brighter in Indian neighbourhood
Final Version of the Busan Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation
Full text of joint statement of China-ASEAN commemorative summit
NGOs will have to reveal details of foreign aid to I-T
0.1m people die annually due to poor water, sanitation in Pakistan
India approves US$19 million soft loan for tertiary care hospital
NGOs receiving Denmark funds under scanner
9th November Cannes Summit Final Declaration
9th November G20 Leaders Summit Communique
9th November Communique of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of the G-20
9th The Cannes Action Plan for Growth and Jobs
9th SAARC should implement past pacts: Experts
9th Germany sees SAARC as partner in development: German envoy in Nepal
29September - National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH) welcomes volunteers for its V for Peace and Harmony Initiative.
13th September- Should India hand out economic aid?
12September - UNDP's Equator Prize 2012: Nominations invited from local initiatives working towards poverty reduction through conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity
12September - USAID and NSF seek proposals under the Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research program
8th September - One day consultation on G20 and HLF4
8th September- State level consultations on FCRA 2010 and Direct Taxes Code
8th September- Asian regional meeting of the International Forum of National Platforms.
8th September- CEO Conclave
8th September- National consultation on Active Citizenship
5 September - DFIDs Global Poverty Action Fund: Impact Window funding opportunity for NGOs
5 September - NED Grants Program for the Promotion of Human Rights and Democracy
5 September - USIP seeks applications for the 2011 Annual Grant Competition
2September - Main demands from civil society organizations in the run up to the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan in November 2011
2September - 2011 Seoul Civil Society Forum on Aid and Development Effectiveness is currently in Progress
2September - IBON Position Paper on Aid for Private Sector Development
2September - CAPART launches web-based online system
2September - CAPART requests information from voluntary organizations on attempts for availing climate change benefits
24Aug - India not to join OECD for now
One day consultation on G20 and HLF4
19th July 2011 - National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of India invites nominations for Champions of Social Transformation Awards
19th July 2011 - ICSO Position paper towards HLF4
19 July - Give Development a Human Face, say Pacific Civil Society Leaders
19 July - Make Aid Transparent - first official petition handover
19 July - CAPART to be restructured: Ramesh
19 July - India setting up foreign aid agency
7th July 2011 - An Executive Summary of the Report on the study on Social, Economic and Political Dynamics in Extremist Affected Areas.
7th July 2011 - List of agencies exempted from the definition of foreign source under section 2(1)(j)(ii) of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010
7th July 2011 - Common Ground for Rejection of Applications Under FCRA 2010
27th June, 2011 : First Regional Meeting on FCRA Act, 2010 at Hyderabad
16th-17th June 2011: State level meeting at Patna, Bihar
FCRA Rules notified acknowledge some of the recommendations submitted by VANI
FCRA registered NGOs need not obtain prior approval while transferring funds to other FCRA registered organisations - VANI receives clarification from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
What does FCRA 2010 hold for the voluntary sector in India ?
Non-profit sector under tax scanner
9th June 2011 : Consultation on Regulatory Regime at VANI, New Delhi
26th May, 2011 : FCRA 2010 and Voluntary Sector in India- A half-day consultation on FCRA 2010
24th May 2011 : State level initiatives-Harassments and constraints faced by small and medium sized voluntary organizations at grass roots levels
Civil society members seek inclusive growth in 12th Plan
Scanner on foreign funds to NGOs
Report of the Taskforce from CAPART
VANI supports Anna Hazare's Demand for joint committee to draft Lokpal bill
Taiwan Foundation for Democracy is accepting nominations for 2011 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award
A Brief Summary of Sanya Declaration of the BRICS Leaders Meeting
20th April 2011 : National and Global Voluntary Organizations: Linkages, Possibilities and Opportunities at VANI, New Delhi
VANI - FMSF launches E-Help-line
Government tightens foreign fund flow for NGOs
VANI submits its appeal on FCRA Rules 2010
Gates, Buffett bring their Giving Pledge to Capital
The economics of charity
PRESS RELEASE - 9 months to deliver: tipping point to make development aid effective
Vietnam arrests members of banned pro-democracy group after protest DPA
18th march, 2011: half-day consultation 'The rules for FCRA 2010 are being framed by Ministry of Home Affairs' at NFI, New DElhi
10th March 2011 : Challenges faced by the Voluntary Sector at Ranchi, Jharkhand
VANI supports the cause of Marginalized and Landless Poor
VANI welcomes your perspectives on the Regulatory Regime for Voluntary Sector in India
'Voluntary Sector in India: Perspective and Challenges', on 22nd and 23rd February 2011 at Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, New Delhi
VANI congratulates Ms Sheela Patel as she has been conferred with Padma Shri award
Press note - inputs by the NGOs to the finance minister
Details of the remitter mandatory for the electronic bank transfers
28th Jan 2011 : Challenges faced by the Voluntary Sector at Bhubaneshwar, Orissa
24th Jan 2011 : Challenges faced by the Voluntary Sector at Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Companies registered as non-profit entities can now run AICTE-approved courses
14 january 2011 : state level consultation on fcra and direct tax code 2010 held at Hotel pankaj, thiruvananthapuram, kerala
Finance Minister to begin pre-Budget consultations this week
Appeal from VANI for justice for Dr. Binayak Sen
18th and 19th December, 2010 : Regional Meeting on Good Governance in Conference hall, CASA, Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Appeal to appear before the committee to The Joint Secretary (AK) Lok Sabha Secretariat
28th November 2010 : State Meeting on Revised FCRA and Tax Laws -Understanding the New Challenges and Problems for the Voluntary Sector
24th and 25th November, 2010: Regional workshop on good governance at Guwahati, Assam
No service tax on Grants / Donations received by charitable organisations for training, etc.
10th-11th November, 2010: Structured Dialogue on Civil Society and Local Authorities involvement in EC cooperation
9th November, 2010 : Preparatory Meeting of Civil Society for the Regional Seminar of the Structured Dialogue
7th to 8th November, 2010 : Asian Regional Meeting on National Platforms of Voluntary Sector at New Delhi-48
Gandhi Jayanti & "Vishva Ahinsa Diwas" celebrated in Norway in a very special way
Indian Peace Delegation felicitated by the Politicians of Norway & Sweden
8th October, 2010:Letter sent to Shri. Yashwant Sinha , Chairperson , Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance on DTC Bill
19th September, 2010: Annual General Body Meeting, VANI
18th October, 2010: A letter send to (VIP list of VANI) on Short Note on Comparative Taxation Policies
18th October, 2010: Visit in Bangladesh
16th September, 2010: Appeal letter for NAC members about FCR-Bill
14th September 2010: Meeting on FCR and Direct Taxes Code Bill
ANALYSIS OF FCR-2010 - STANDARD AND NORMS
VANI's APPEAL ON THE FCR -2010
DIRECT TAX CODE IN RAJYA SABHA - VANI's APPEAL LETTER
30-31st August, 2010- Bangkok Meeting (Platform HD2010: Towards a People's Multilateralism in Asia and the Pacific)
Bill - DTC As Tabled In Lok Sabha - Final Text
Final text of FCRA Bill passed in Rajya Sabha
27th August, 2010 - State Meeting in Maharashtra
18 - 23rd August, 2010 : CIVICUS world Assembly in Montreal
CAG can now vet NGOs in social sector schemes
Compilation of Accounts for Non Profit Institutions in India in the framework of System of National Accounts
5th August, 2010: Meeting on the Challenges faced by VOs held at NFI, Delhi
Update on Campaign on Direct Taxes Code
Salary Clause for VISA to work in Voluntary Organization Scrapped
Income tax harassments
Direct Taxes Code ensures decay of Voluntary Sector India
A Brief Note on Ninth Report of Second Administrative Reforms Commission Social Capital - A Shared Destiny Introduction
11-12th July 2010 :Promoting Good Governance in Civil Society Organisations at Mass Education, Kolkata
24th June 2010 :VANIs Campaign on The Revised Discussion Paper on Draft Direct Taxes Code at NFI, New Delhi
State Meeting in Bihar on 22 May 2010
Launching of CSO Accountability Toolkit on 12th May,2010
Five Components that Influence the Culture within a NGO
Useful Tips
15th April 2010 : Meeting on Changes in VISA Requirement
International meeting in Madrid: Facilitation Groups 2nd meeting on March 22nd and 23rd in Madrid.
19th March, 2010: State Meeting in Raipur, Chhattisgarh
13th March, 2010: State Meeting in Assam
Representation sent to Home Secretary showing concerns on the changes in VISA regime
6th March 2010 : State meeting in Bhubneshwar, Orissa
Salient features of Budget, 2010
VANI welcomes its NEW CHAIRPERSON/ NEW WORKING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Annual General Meeting
9th-10th February, 2010 : A two day National Convention on "Partnership in Development" in New Delhi
20th-21st January, 2010 : Asian Regional Meeting in Bangkok
18th January, 2010 : State Level Meeting in Ahmedabad
22nd -23rd December, 2009 : Regional workshop on Good Governance in Jaipur, Rajasthan
27th-28th November, 2009:Meeting held in Goa on Importance of Building and sustaining Networks.
26th November, 2009 : Consultation on State and Direct tax Code held in Bhopal, MP
19th-20th November, 2009 : Regional Workshop on Good governance in Chandigarh
10th-11th October, 2009 : Two Day Meet at UPVAN, Lucknow.
Government of India notifies FCRA, 2010
