NGO Darpan Registration

Get Recognized • Access Government Grants • Empower Your NGO

Why It Matters: The NGO Darpan Portal is a must-have tool for NPOs in India to receive government funding, FCRA clearance, and tax exemptions under Section 80G. It provides a Unique ID used in grant applications, compliance, and credibility checks.

Who Can Register?

  • Registered Trusts
  • Registered Societies
  • Charitable Associations
  • Section 8 Companies
  • Voluntary Organizations (VOs)

Note: Individuals are not allowed to register.

How to Register

  1. Go to https://ngodarpan.gov.in and click "Login/Register".
  2. Sign up using NGO’s name, mobile & email. Verify with OTP.
  3. Enter NGO PAN, set password.
  4. Fill registration/FCRA/address/member details (Aadhaar required).
  5. Add funding sources, operational sectors, and submit.
  6. After verification, login to download your Darpan ID.

Registration Statistics

Section 8 Companies

8.2% (27,461)

Registered Societies

43.9% (1,46,573)

Registered Trusts

44.4% (1,48,193)

Other Entities

1.6% (5,250)

Academic Institutions

1.8% (6,014)

Others

0.1% (~35)

Benefits of Registration

  • Government Grants: UID is essential to apply for ministry schemes.
  • CSR Credibility: Corporates prefer Darpan-registered NGOs for CSR funding.
  • Visibility: Gets listed on a national public platform.
  • Credibility Boost: Builds trust with donors, partners & government.
  • Grant Alerts: Get real-time updates from Govt. portals.
  • Tax Benefits: Smooth process for 80G & 12A registration.
  • FCRA Compliant: Darpan ID is mandatory for foreign funding license.
  • Central ID: Used across departments for tracking & transparency.
Pro Tip: Keep your NGO profile updated regularly to retain eligibility for grants and stay compliant with the PMLA 2023 Rules.