Proposed National Christian Welfare Board is not what it seems

India (MNN) — A proposed National Christian Welfare Board in India may sound helpful at first glance, especially in a country where Christians make up an estimated 2.3% of the population according to the last census. But a new bill put forward in April 2026 has many believers concerned. They fear it’s another attempt at government control.“What has so far kind of leaked out that this welfare board is to address community issues: marriage, funeral rights, interfaith marriage issues, things like t