NGO Darpan: Registration Procedure, Document Required, Benefits

The NGO Darpan is a portal that acts as an interface between Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and government departments. It is an initiative started by the National Informatics Centre and NITI Aayog. It facilitates an interchange of information between NGOs, Voluntary Organisations (VOs) and government departments, ministries and bodies. When NGOs complete the Darpan registration, it helps them to receive essential and timely updates regarding government grants and other benefits.

What is NGO Darpan Portal?

The NGO Darpan (NGO-PS) is an interface between VO, NGOs and critical government ministries, departments and bodies. It is a portal offered by the NITI Aayog to bring about a significant partnership between the government and the voluntary sector and foster better efficiency, transparency and accountability.

The NGO Darpan portal will help NGOs and the government to create stronger collaborations. It has evolved into an e-governance tool aiding in developing a healthy and transparent interaction between the government and NGOs. An NGO can get the latest information about new programmes and projects through the NGO Darpan portal. It also provides updates on the government’s previous projects.

Who can Register on NGO Darpan Portal?

The following organisations can register on the NGO Darpan portal:

• NGOs
• VOs
• Charitable Society
• Charitable associations
• Charitable trust
• Section 8 companies

However, individuals cannot register on the NGO Darpan portal.

NGO Darpan Registration Process

It is mandatory for NGOs and VOs to register on the NGO Darpan portal if they intend to receive grants or assistance from the central or state government. NGOs and VOs must register on the NGO Darpan portal and obtain the Darpan certificate or unique ID to apply for government funds and be qualified for FCRA registration. Below are the steps for NGO Darpan registration:

Step 1: Visit the NGO Darpan’s official website. 

Step 2: Click on the ‘Login/Register’ button on the homepage.

Step 3: Click on the ‘Sign Up’ option. 

Step 4: Enter the name of the NGO/entity, mobile number and email and click on the ‘Submit’ button.

Step 5: Enter contact person name, mobile number and email. Enter the OTP and click on the ‘Submit’ button.

Step 6: Enter the PAN of the NGO/entity. 

Step 7: Create a password and sign in to the portal.

Step 8: Enter the NGO/entity details, such as name, PAN, address, email, registered with, registration number, registration validity, FCRA details and click on the ‘Save’ button.

Step 9: Enter the member details, such as name, date of birth, designation, mobile number, and Aadhaar number and click on the ‘Save’ button.

Step 10: Enter the details about the source of funds, key contact information, and working area and click on the ‘Save’ button. A message will be displayed when the account is 100% complete.

Step 11: After completion of the profile, the NGO Darpan portal administrator will verify the documents and send an email to the applicant to generate a unique ID. 

Step 12: Sign in and generate the unique ID after receiving the email.

Documents Required for NGO Darpan Registration

• Registration certificate of the NGO/entity 
• PAN card of the NGO
• PAN and Aadhaar cards of three members of the NGOs’ executive committee

NGO Darpan Registration Fees

There are no government fees to register on the NGO Darpan portal. NGO Darpan registration is free of cost.

NGO Darpan Registration Benefits

The following are the benefits of registering on the NGO Darpan portal:

• Helps NGOs and VOs engage with government departments
• Improves trustworthiness and credibility of NGOs and VOs
• A unique ID is required at the time of applying for government grants
• Government ministry and department websites coordinate with the NGO Darpan to share critical information, thus facilitating NGOs and VOs to get timely updates on the grants
• Enables seamless flow of data to various NGOs and VOs across the country from the government
• NGOs and VOs can obtain information and updates on new government programmes, projects, schemes and the progress of previous initiatives
• Helps to create a repository or database of information regarding VOs and NGOs
• Registration validates NGOs and VOs for taking multiple grants
• Helps to create a better image and goodwill for the NGO/VO

NGO Darpan Customer Care

NGO Darpan customer care number: 14414 or 011-23042707/011-23042326. The customer care number is active between 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM on all working days.

NGOs and VOs are essential for the growth of a country. The purpose of the NGO Darpan registration is to help NGOs and VOs to receive grants necessary for their work provided by the government under several schemes by different departments, ministers and governmental bodies.

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