Fund Raising

NITI AYOG

The NITI Aayog service listed here is NGO Darpan (ngodarpan.gov.in), the NITI Aayog and NIC portal where NGOs, trusts, societies and Section 8 companies register to get a Unique Darpan ID. Registration is free and online, verification by NITI Aayog is said to take about 15 to 30 working days, and the ID is needed for many central government grants, CSR listings and FCRA applications.

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Service Overview

What is NITI AYOG?

NGO Darpan, meaning ‘mirror of NGOs’, is an official online platform managed by NITI Aayog and the National Informatics Centre for voluntary organisations. It maintains a central database of non-profits so government departments and donors can verify them. The Unique ID is the NGO’s government identity for grants and schemes and is separate from legal registration.

Required documents include the NGO’s PAN, registration certificate, and details of at least three office bearers with PAN and Aadhaar, though one source says only Aadhaar is accepted. A unique mobile number and email for the organisation are also needed.

NITI AYOG

Who Needs This Service

NGOs, trusts, societies and Section 8 companies seeking government grants, CSR funding or FCRA registration need NGO Darpan.

Newly registered NGOs should register early.

Organisations with changed office bearers should update.

If your PAN name differs from the registration certificate, fix it first.

Key Benefits

Unique ID for grants and CSR
Documents verified before filing
Free government portal
Profile built well
Follow-up support

Next Steps & Related Services

After the ID, apply for grants, CSR and FCRA.

Related services: NGO Registration, CSR, FCRA Registration and Section 8 Company.

Common Mistakes

Name mismatches between PAN and certificate.
Missing office bearer details.
Using a shared mobile or email.
Not updating changes.
Expecting grants automatically.

Timeline, Costs & Practical Tips

Verification can take weeks.

Practical tip: keep consistent names across documents.

Additional Information

NGO Darpan helps government verify and engage with voluntary organisations.

Practical Scenarios

Scenario 1:

A new trust registers for the ID.

Scenario 2:

A society updates office bearers.

Scenario 3:

An NGO uses the ID for grants.

Process & Planning

NGO Darpan registration is a data-entry exercise that rewards preparation. Gather the NGO's PAN (the name must match the registration certificate), the trust deed, society certificate or Section 8 incorporation certificate, the registered address and details of at least three office bearers with their PAN or Aadhaar. Create the account with a unique mobile number and email, verify by OTP, complete the profile covering sectors of work, bank details and FCRA status if any, upload documents and submit. NITI Aayog verifies the profile, which one source says takes about 15 to 30 working days, after which the Unique ID is generated.

Planning checklist: fix name mismatches first, update office bearers when they change, keep the ID handy for grants, CSR-1 and FCRA applications and revisit the profile each year.

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Frequently asked questions

Need clarity?

Is NGO Darpan free?

Yes.

What documents are needed?

PAN, registration certificate and details of three office bearers.

How long is verification?

About 15 to 30 working days.

Is it needed for FCRA?

It is commonly needed for grants and FCRA applications.

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