Direct Answer: The NGO-Darpan portal is an initiative by NITI Aayog and the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to create a central repository of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Voluntary Organisations (VOs), Trusts, Societies, and Section 8 Companies in India. Any NGO applying for government funding or corporate CSR allocations under the Companies Act must hold an active NGO Darpan Unique ID.
Key Strategic Benefits of NGO Darpan ID
- Access to Government Grants: Mandatory prerequisite to apply for grants from any Union Ministry or state department.
- CSR Funding Eligibility: Mandatory for receiving Corporate Social Responsibility funds from corporate entities under Schedule VII.
- FCRA Registration Precondition: Compulsory prerequisite for applying for FCRA clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs to accept foreign donations.
- Credibility & Public Transparency: Establishes institutional credibility on the official government database.
Documents Required for Darpan Registration
| Document | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Registration Certificate | Trust Deed, Society Registration Certificate, or Section 8 COI |
| PAN Card of the Entity | Trust / Society / Section 8 Company PAN card copy |
| Trustees / Governing Body KYC | Aadhaar & PAN of minimum 3 office bearers / trustees |
| Key Achievements & Details | Brief summary of social work done in the last 3 years (if applicable) |
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