Government Grants
A DARPAN ID may be required when applying for grants from Government of India ministries and departments, depending on the relevant scheme.
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NGO DARPAN is an online registration and information portal managed by NITI Aayog, Government of India, for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Voluntary Organisations (VOs).
The portal maintains organizational information and facilitates access to certain government grants, schemes, and official processes, subject to the applicable requirements.
DARPAN registration is not a substitute for your organization's original legal registration.
Understand where a DARPAN ID may be relevant before beginning your registration.
A DARPAN ID may be required when applying for grants from Government of India ministries and departments, depending on the relevant scheme.
The ID is relevant to certain FCRA registration or renewal processes and applications for income-tax exemption under Section 80G, where applicable.
DARPAN ID requirements may apply to NGO bank-account opening and operation under the applicable rules. Confirm the requirements with your bank.
Registration does not automatically approve grants, provide 80G approval, or authorize an organization to receive foreign contributions.
NITI Aayog issues a unique DARPAN ID through the portal. Registration does not mean that a physical DARPAN certificate is issued.
Eligible Indian organizations may register on the portal, subject to its current requirements and the organization's legal status.
Check Your EligibilityTrusts registered under applicable Indian laws.
Societies registered under the relevant Societies Registration Act.
Non-profit companies incorporated under the Companies Act, subject to portal requirements.
NGO DARPAN registration does not replace the trust deed, society registration, or Certificate of Incorporation.
Keep your organization's registration information and governing-body details ready before starting the online registration.
Organization's legal registration certificate or trust deed, as applicable
Organization's PAN card
Registered office address and contact details
Official organizational email address
Details of trustees, governing-body members, or office bearers
Aadhaar and PAN details of office bearers, where required
Organization's objectives, activities, working areas, and funding details
Active mobile number and email address for OTP verification
Please note: Additional information or supporting documents may be requested depending on the portal's current requirements and the organization's registration type.
Follow a structured process to prepare your information and complete the portal submission.
Discuss your organization type, registration status, and intended use of the DARPAN portal.
Gather legal registration details, PAN, office-bearer information, and organization activity details.
Review the information for completeness and consistency before submission.
Complete the applicable online registration steps and submit the required details.
Track the portal process and retain the DARPAN ID once it is issued.
A DARPAN ID does not itself grant tax exemption, approve government funding, or authorize foreign contributions. Separate applications, approvals, and eligibility conditions may apply.
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