International funding organisation - the Ford Foundation - today issued a statement on the Home Ministry's decision to put it on the watch list in which it said that the organisation is confident in its work and compliance with the law.
Here's the full text of the statement:
In light of recent communication from the Ministry of Finance, our nodal ministry in the Government of India, the Ford Foundation has officially learned that the Ministry of Home Affairs is reviewing information related to their ongoing investigation of Sabrang Communications and Publishing Pvt Ltd. We have not been contacted directly by MHA and have no information about latest news reports.
Over many decades, the foundation has built strong relationships with the people, institutions, and governments of India, and has contributed to the remarkable growth and development of the nation. We have been and continue to be deeply respectful of the laws of the land and, therefore, of the process now underway. As the current inquiry progresses we will continue to respond fully to official queries directed to us. We are confident in our work and compliance with the law and look forward to the outcome of this inquiry. If the Government suggests methods by which we can strengthen and improve our grant-making processes, we will take appropriate steps to incorporate them.
As a charitable foundation with a global presence, everything we do is transparent and readily available on our web site, fordfoundation.org and in the public domain. This information includes highlights from across our history both in India and globally.