Society
Registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (or state Act). Minimum members as per law; charitable/social objectives.
NGO DARPAN REGISTRATION
Ngo Darpan Registration
Register your Society, Trust or Section 8 Company on the NITI Aayog NGO Darpan portal and get a Unique ID. Mandatory for government grants, CSR funding and participation in government schemes. Lifetime validity. Typically completed in a few working days with complete documents.
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SAMPLE
NGO DARPAN Registration Certificate
Government Authority / MCA — sample official certificate
Illustrative sample. Your official certificate is issued after approval.
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NITI Aayog Portal
Official repository of Voluntary Organisations and NGOs for government linkage
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Unique ID
Primary identification for grants, CSR and scheme applications
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Mandatory for Funding
Required for many central grants and preferred by companies for CSR
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Lifetime Validity
Once issued, the Unique ID remains valid as long as the NGO is active
OVERVIEW
What is NGO DARPAN Registration?
NGO Darpan is an online platform of NITI Aayog that creates a repository of information about Voluntary Organisations (VOs) and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) across India. It acts as a bridge between NGOs and central government ministries and departments.
On successful registration, every NGO is issued a Unique ID used as primary identification when dealing with government bodies. The Unique ID is widely treated as mandatory for receiving grants, accessing CSR funding and participating in government schemes. The portal improves transparency and helps departments identify and partner with credible NGOs.
Authority
NITI Aayog (ngodarpan.gov.in)
Output
Unique ID Certificate
Eligibility
Society · Trust · Section 8
Validity
Lifetime (while NGO is active)
ELIGIBLE ORGANISATIONS
Who Can Register
Trust
Public charitable trust under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 (or applicable state law). Registered Trust Deed and trustees.
Section 8 Company
Non-profit company under the Companies Act, 2013. Certificate of Incorporation and no dividend distribution.
Not Eligible
Political organisations, commercial entities and government bodies are not eligible for NGO Darpan registration.
BENEFITS
Why Register on NGO DARPAN
Government Grants
Unique ID is required or strongly preferred for applying for central ministry grants and schemes.
CSR Funding
Companies prefer Darpan-registered NGOs for CSR under the Companies Act. DARPAN ID is also used for CSR-1.
Credibility
Official listing and Unique ID enhance trust among donors, corporates and beneficiaries.
Public Profile
Profile is visible on the government portal, making it easier for partners and donors to find you.
DOCUMENTS
What You Typically Need
1. Registration Certificate
Society Registration Certificate, Trust Deed or Section 8 Certificate of Incorporation.
2. NGO PAN
PAN in the name of the organisation (not personal PAN of founder/trustee).
3. Office Bearer ID
Aadhaar and PAN of authorised signatory (and typically other key office bearers).
4. Bank Details
Bank account in the NGO’s name — account number, IFSC and cancelled cheque/statement.
5. Address / Governing Docs
Office address proof and governing document (MoA/Rules, Trust Deed, MoA & AoA).
6. Optional Strengthening
12A/80G, FCRA, audited accounts or annual reports if available.
PROCESS
How NGO DARPAN Registration Works
1. Eligibility Check
Confirm the organisation is a registered Society, Trust or Section 8 with entity PAN and bank account.
2. Document Preparation
Gather registration certificate, PAN, Aadhaar of signatory, bank details and governing documents.
3. Portal Registration
Create account and submit the application on the NITI Aayog NGO Darpan portal (ngodarpan.gov.in).
4. Profile & Upload
Complete organisation profile, activities and upload documents in the required format.
5. Unique ID
Receive Unique ID after successful submission/verification. Lifetime validity while the NGO remains active.
WHY CHOOSE US
Why Corporate Mart for DARPAN?
Correct Entity Fit
We confirm Society, Trust or Section 8 eligibility and that entity PAN and bank account are in order.
Portal Filing
Complete application and document upload on ngodarpan.gov.in so the Unique ID is issued without avoidable delays.
Profile Ready
Organisation profile and activities set up so the listing is useful for grants and CSR partners.
CSR Pathway
Guidance on how DARPAN ID links to CSR-1 and grant applications for funding readiness.
Docs → Portal → Profile → Unique ID → Grants & CSR Ready
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
An NITI Aayog portal that maintains a database of NGOs and Voluntary Organisations. Registration issues a Unique ID used for government grants, CSR and scheme participation.
It is effectively mandatory for many central grants and is preferred by companies for CSR. Without a Unique ID, access to government funding and schemes is severely limited.
Registered Societies, Trusts and Section 8 Companies with entity PAN and a bank account in the organisation’s name. Political and commercial entities are not eligible.
Registration certificate (or Trust Deed / COI), NGO PAN, Aadhaar of authorised signatory, bank details, and governing documents. 12A/80G and audited accounts strengthen the profile if available.
With complete documents, registration is often completed in a few working days. Delays usually relate to incomplete or mismatched documents.
Yes. It has lifetime validity as long as the NGO remains active and registered. There is no periodic renewal of the DARPAN Unique ID itself.
No. DARPAN is from NITI Aayog and gives the Unique ID. CSR-1 is filed on the MCA portal to become an eligible CSR fund recipient; DARPAN ID is one of the requirements for CSR-1.
Yes. As long as you have a valid registration certificate and entity PAN, you can apply for DARPAN right after incorporation/registration of the Society, Trust or Section 8 Company.
