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Shah Rukh Khan’s NGO ‘Meer Foundation’ Got License To Receive Foreign Donations From Home Ministry, Mary Kom’s NGO Also In The List!!

By Gunjan Chaudhary

June 07, 2024

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan’s non-profit organization ‘Meer Foundation’ works towards the rehabilitation of acid attack survivors, slum dwellers, underprivileged children, and women empowerment. Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan’s NGO Meer Foundation has got a license from the Home Ministry to receive foreign donations. The Home Ministry has also granted Foreign Contribution Registration Act (FCRA) licenses to 175 NGOs including the Meer Foundation for the next five years. The organizations that can now receive funds from foreign contributions also include Olympic medalist Mary Kom’s NGO ‘Mary Kom Regional Boxing’ Foundation.

Meer Foundation

Let us tell you ‘Meer Foundation’ classifies itself as a social NGO and is registered under the Companies Act and as a charitable institution under the Income Tax Act. Founded in 2013, the non-profit organization works towards the rehabilitation of acid attack survivors, slum dwellers, underprivileged children, and women empowerment.

Meer Foundation

Meer Foundation is often in the news for helping women who are facing hardships in their lives. The NGO of Shahrukh Khan has been continuously helping people across the country to solve their issues. Last year as well, the Not for Profit organization had financially helped the family of Anjali Singh, who lost her life after her car hit five people in Delhi. Shahrukh Khan, in association with Meer Foundation, also organized a screening of his film ‘Jawan’ for the underprivileged people so that they can also be a part of the mainstream community. It was reported that it was the first-ever theatre experience for many.

Meer Foundation

Talking about the work front of Shah Rukh Khan, then let us tell you that the actor is looking forward to his upcoming film ‘King’ with his daughter Suhana. He is also working on his son Aryan’s debut directorial film ‘Stardom’. He will also be seen in ‘Tiger vs Pathan’, reprising his lead role from the 2023 hit film ‘Pathan’.