Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the FCRA 2.0 portal and the e-OCI card during an event in New Delhi. The launch was attended by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Home Secretary Govind Mohan, and Intelligence Bureau chief Mahesh Dixit, according to Hindustan Times.

The FCRA 2.0 portal is designed to enable faster and more accurate verification and improved compliance monitoring of the receipt and utilization of foreign funds. Shah stated that the portal will resolve difficulties faced by those receiving donations through the existing FCRA framework. According to Hindustan Times, Shah noted that the initiatives were developed to simplify compliance under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). The Times of India reports that the launch occurred amid opposition.

The e-OCI card is expected to benefit more than 50 lakh OCI cardholders by reducing paperwork and strengthening data management and centralized tracking. According to Hindustan Times, the new card eliminates the need to re-issue the OCI booklet when receiving a new passport upon its expiry after 20 years. Additionally, Indian Express reported that the FCRA 2.0 portal makes processes related to applications, renewals, and filing of annual returns fully digital.

Regarding the impact of the changes, The Hindu reports that Shah claimed the move strengthens national security and governance.