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NGO Darpan Registration
NITI Aayog's unique ID registration for NGOs seeking government grants.
What is NGO Darpan Registration?
NGO Darpan is a NITI Aayog portal that assigns a unique ID to registered NGOs/voluntary organisations, increasingly required as a prerequisite for government grants, FCRA registration, and various scheme partnerships with central and state government bodies.
NGO Darpan, maintained by NITI Aayog, functions as a centralised database that gives government departments, ministries, and funding bodies a single, verifiable reference point for an NGO's existence, governance, and registration history โ reducing the duplicate paperwork NGOs previously faced when applying to multiple government schemes separately.
While the portal itself does not grant any regulatory status, it has become a de facto gateway credential: many government grant schemes and CSR partnership shortlists, and notably the FCRA application process, now either require or strongly expect a valid NGO Darpan Unique ID as supporting documentation, making it one of the first registrations most NGOs pursue after incorporation.
Who Needs It
Key Benefits
Documents Required
- Trust deed/Section 8 or society registration certificate
- PAN of the organisation
- Details of governing body members
- Registered office address proof
- Details of key functionaries/office bearers with contact information
Our Process
Document Compilation
We compile the trust deed/Section 8 or society registration certificate, PAN, and governing body details required for the portal application.
Portal Registration
We register the organisation on the NGO Darpan portal with founding documents.
Verification
Details are verified and cross-checked against the registration documents.
Unique ID Allotment
A unique NGO Darpan ID is issued for the organisation.
Profile Maintenance
We help keep your NGO Darpan profile updated as governing body composition or activity details change, since outdated profiles can create friction during grant applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NGO Darpan mandatory for all NGOs?
It's not mandatory to operate, but it's a practical prerequisite for accessing many government grants, schemes, and FCRA registration, so most NGOs register early.
Does NGO Darpan registration expire?
The Unique ID itself does not expire, but organisations are expected to keep their profile information (governing body, activities, contact details) current, and inactive/outdated profiles can affect credibility with funding bodies.
Is NGO Darpan the same as 12A/80G or FCRA registration?
No โ it's a separate government database registration that establishes your organisation's identity and credentials; it doesn't itself grant tax exemption or foreign-funding authorisation, though it often supports those applications.
How long does it take to get a Darpan ID?
Typically a few weeks from submission, though it can vary depending on the completeness of documentation and the volume of applications the portal is processing.
Can a newly incorporated NGO with no activity history register?
Yes โ NGO Darpan registration does not require an extensive activity track record the way FCRA does, so most organisations register soon after incorporation.
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