Managed by NITI Aayog, the Darpan portal is a centralized database of NGOs in India. It is your “Digital Identity.” Registration here is mandatory if you want to apply for Government Grants, Ministry schemes, or foreign funding (FCRA). It generates a “Unique ID” that acts as your license to interact with any government department.
Eligibility & Criteria
- Forms: Online signup at ngodarpan.gov.in.
- Value-Add: It significantly increases your transparency score, making you “Due Diligence Ready” for big CSR projects.
| Service | Primary Deliverable | Best CA Value-Add (Why Buy From Us?) |
|---|---|---|
| Trust Reg. | Registered Trust Deed | Object Drafting: We write "Bulletproof Objects" so your 12A is never rejected. |
| 12A Reg. | Order u/s 12A (URN) | Compliance Calendar: We give you a 12-month map to keep your tax-free status. |
| 80G Reg. | 80G Certificate | Donation Receipt Template: We provide legally compliant receipts for your donors. |
| NGO Darpan | Unique ID (UIN) | Grant Scouting: We alert you when government schemes matching your work are open. |