Manappat Foundation
Coverage of Manappat Foundation in the Nexus archive.
- CPI(M) opposes Kerala UDF govt’s clean chit to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan in Punarjani foreign fund case
CPI(M) opposes the Kerala UDF government's decision to clear Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan of allegations in the Punarjani foreign fund case. M.V. Govindan argues that the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act prohibits public officials and political figures from soliciting foreign funds, citing a video of Satheesan seeking money from conference delegates sponsored by Manappat Foundation.
- Punarjani scheme promoters Manappat Foundation faces legal scrutiny in Kerala over alleged FCRA violations
The Manappat Foundation, promoters of the Punarjani scheme, faces legal scrutiny in Kerala over alleged violations of Rule 19 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). The Kerala government is examining a 2025 report by the VACB to the Home department, which claims the NGO failed to maintain records of foreign donations for the Punarjani project and their utilization.