Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the FCRA 2.0 Portal and e-OCI Card initiative to simplify approvals, strengthen foreign fund monitoring, and enhance services for Overseas Citizen of India cardholders.

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• Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the FCRA 2.0 Portal and the e-OCI Card initiative to modernize digital governance and improve citizen-centric services across India.
• The FCRA 2.0 Portal has been designed to accelerate registration and approval processes under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010, while significantly reducing paperwork for applicants.
• The upgraded portal enables real-time monitoring of foreign contribution inflows, improving transparency, regulatory oversight, and efficient administration of foreign-funded organizations operating in India.
• The new digital platform eliminates the requirement for physical submission of documents, making application processing faster, simpler, and more convenient for eligible organizations and institutions.
• Amit Shah stated that the e-OCI Card initiative will provide greater convenience and seamless digital access to more than 50 lakh Overseas Citizen of India cardholders worldwide.
• The digital initiative aims to improve service delivery, strengthen document security, and simplify access to OCI-related services through a technology-driven governance framework.
• Senior officials, including Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Intelligence Bureau Director Mahesh Dixit, and other government representatives attended the launch ceremony.
• The launch reflects the government’s continued focus on digital transformation, transparent governance, efficient regulatory systems, and enhanced public service delivery through modern technology.