Licenses & Registration
Niti Aayog / NGO Darpan
NGO Darpan registration gives your organisation a unique identity in NITI Aayog's database of voluntary organisations — and is a prerequisite for applying to most government grants and many corporate CSR programmes.
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What is Niti Aayog / NGO Darpan?
NGO Darpan is an online platform maintained by NITI Aayog in collaboration with the government that serves as a database of voluntary organisations and NGOs operating across India. Registered trusts, societies and Section 8 companies can enrol on the portal to obtain a unique identification number, which is used by various government ministries and departments as a prerequisite for considering grant applications and is increasingly asked for by corporates evaluating CSR partnerships.
Key Features
Eligible Organisations
Available to registered trusts, societies and Section 8 companies.
Unique NGO Darpan ID
Issues a unique identification number used across multiple government schemes.
Governing Body Details
Requires governing body information, objectives and activity details.
Grant Eligibility Support
Used by several ministries as a prerequisite for grant applications.
CSR Partnership
Helps corporates verify NGOs for CSR partnership due diligence.
Online Registration
Free registration process conducted entirely online.
Advantages
Government Grant Access
Helps NGOs become eligible for various central and state government grant schemes.
CSR Partnership Support
Builds credibility with corporate CSR teams and institutional donors.
Verified Organisation Record
Creates a public and verifiable record of the organisation's existence and activities.
Reference ID Facility
Simplifies future applications requiring NGO Darpan identification number.
Government Scheme Access
Helps eligible organisations access government schemes and support.
Documents Required
Registration certificate of the trust, society or Section 8 company
PAN card of the organisation
Memorandum of Association, Trust Deed or Bye-laws, as applicable
List of governing body members with identity proof
Details of activities undertaken and areas of operation
Registered office address proof