New Delhi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah told reporters in the Parliament House complex after a clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers at the Tawang border in Arunachal Pradesh that the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation received Rs 1 crore 35 from the Chinese Embassy in the financial years 2005-06 and 2006-07. A grant of Rs. lakh was received, which was not in accordance with the law and its limitations, so the Ministry of Home Affairs canceled the FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act) registration of the foundation. Along with this, Amit Shah also claimed that the foundation led by Congress leader Sonia Gandhi received Rs 50 lakh from Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) founder Zakir Naik. The IRF was banned by the government for its alleged involvement in terrorism.
What is Rajiv Gandhi Foundation?
The Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) was established on June 21, 1991 to fulfill the dream of former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi. Mr. Gandhi dreamed of a modern, secular and progressive India; A country that upholds the democratic principle of equality and blends progress with rich cultural traditions. He envisioned a country with educated people free from prejudice; where women participate equally; A nation with the space and will to empower all citizens and especially the underprivileged.
From 1991 to 2009, the Foundation worked on a number of important issues, including health, literacy, science and technology, women and children’s development, disability support, Panchayati Raj institutions, natural resource management and libraries. In 2010, the Foundation decided to focus on education going forward. In addition, Foundation Interact (providing educational support to conflict-affected children), Rajiv Gandhi Access to Opportunities Program (increasing mobility of physically challenged youth), Rajiv Gandhi Cambridge Scholarship Program (providing financial support) and other flagship programs is continuing. meritorious Indian students to study at Cambridge), natural resource management (supporting village pride) and Wonderroom (an innovative children’s library).
(Note- The above data has been taken from the official website of Rajiv Gandhi Foundation)