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Please note that there have been some important changes in online filing of FCRA annual return (FC-6).

As per FCRA department, now there is no need to submit hard copy of FC-6 to the ministry, you have to upload scan copy of the all supporting documents to the ministry website at the time of filing of online FC-6. The new instructions for online filing of annual form FC-6 state that final submission can be made after uploading the scan copy of the following documents:

- Chartered Accountant Certificate &
- Declaration Certificate of Chief Functionary of the FCRA registered association.

The Annual Return submitted online will be treated as final version and there is no need to submit paper/hard copy of the Return to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

However it may be mentioned that while the Dept. has stated that there is no need to file hardcopy, please note that as per Rule 17 (1) requires filing of financial statements and Rule 17 (6 ) requires submission of bank statements. Further online instructions 12 still requires hardcopy to be filed.

Hence as a prudent accountants, we should continue to file hardcopy of returns as we have been doing in past in addition to online filing of documents required.

Dear Government of Odisha & Odisha NGO's:

My name is Shivani Kumar and I live in Los Angeles. My team and I are introducing a simple, eco-friendly, clean water technology in India, known as BioSand Water Filters. We feel this training is in line with the community work you are currently doing! I am hopeful you can help spread the word to your networks.

Biosand Water Filters are a concrete structure, about 4 ft high, filled inside with fine sand and pebbles. Contaminated water is poured on top, and the water makes it's way down through the sand and pebbles, and comes out the other end almost pure drinking water!

The Filter removes the following:

98% of bacteria

100% of viruses

95% of iron

93% arsenic

99% protozoa, amoebas, metals, and worms.

It removes contamination from rivers, lakes, wells, ponds, rainwater, etc.

The Filter's capabilities:

Lasts for 30 years

No replacement parts required

Produces 300 liters per day

Serves 15 people per filter

Locally made of cement, sand, pebbles

Dramatic reduction of illnesses/deaths in countries utilizing this technology

My team from the U.S. and I will be conducting two training programs in India with the goal being to train NGO leaders/staff so that they can spread this simple technology in their regions. Our 2014 Trainings:

Rishikesh - Jan 23-27

Bangalore - Feb 3-7

* I am attaching our training flyer (PDF version and WORD version) along with a picture of the BioSand filter.

Please do email me if your organization is interested in getting trained, or help us spread the word to your network of organizations! I will be very grateful for any help and support in this endeavor.

There are limited seats available, if interested, please have people register soon! Please include the following for registration: Name, Email, Address, Phone, Organization Name, Training Location Preference, Experience with Social Projects.

Best,

Shivani Kumar

BioSand Filter Coordinator, India

SAPWII, Country Representative, India