Darpan Registration
A portal known as NGO Darpan serves as the interface between government departments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). NITI Aayog and the National Informatics Centre initiated this effort. It facilitates information sharing between NGOs, voluntary organizations (VOs), and government agencies, departments, and bodies. By completing the Darpan register, NGOs can obtain vital and timely information about government funds and other benefits.
What is NGO Darpan Portal?
The NGO Darpan (NGO-PS) serves as an interface between NGOs, VOs, and important government departments and bodies. The NITI Aayog provides this site to foster meaningful collaboration between the public and nonprofit sectors, thereby promoting greater efficiency, accountability, and transparency.
Thanks to the NGO Darpan site, the government and NGOs will be able to collaborate more effectively. It has developed into a tool for e-governance that helps to foster a positive and open relationship between the state and non-governmental organizations. An NGO can obtain the most recent information on new projects and initiatives through the NGO Darpan portal. Updates on the government’s previous initiatives are also available on the NGO Darpan portal.
Who can Register on NGO Darpan Portal?
The NGO Darpan portal accepts registrations from the following organizations:
- NGOs
- VOs
- Charitable Society
- Charitable trust
- Section 8 companies
- Charitable associations
On the NGO Darpan portal, individuals are unable to register.
NGO Darpan Registration Process
If NGOs and VOs hope to receive funding or assistance from the central or state governments, they should register on the NGO Darpan site. NGOs and VOs must register on the NGO Darpan portal, obtain the Darpan certificate or unique ID, and meet the requirements to be eligible for FCRA registration and government funding. The following are the steps for registering as an NGO with Darpan:
- Visit the NGO Darpan’s official website.
- Click on the ‘Login/Register’ on the homepage.
- Click on the ‘Sign Up’ option.
- Enter the NGO’s name or entity, mobile number, and email, and then click on ‘Submit’.
- Enter the name, mobile number, and email of the contact person. Enter the OTP > ‘Submit’.
- Enter the NGO’s or entity’s PAN.
- Sign in to the portal after creating a password.
- Enter the NGO/entity details. Click on ‘Save’.
- Enter the member details. Click on ‘Save’.
- Enter the details about the source of funds, key contact information, and working area, and then click the ‘Save’ button. When the account reaches 100% completion, a message will appear.
- After the profile is completed, the NGO Darpan portal administrator verifies the documents and sends an email to the applicant to generate a unique ID.
- Log in and generate the unique ID after receiving the email.
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Documents Required for NGO Darpan Registration
- PAN card of the NGO
- Registration certificate of the NGO or entity
- The PAN and Aadhaar cards belong to three members of the NGOs’ executive committee.
Benefits of NGO Darpan Registration
The benefits of registering on the NGO Darpan portal are listed below:
- It improves NGOs’ and VOs’ credibility and trustworthiness.
- It promotes the NGO’s reputation and goodwill.
- It enhances communication between government departments and NGOs/VOs.
- Websites for government ministries and departments work with NGO Darpan to exchange vital information, enabling NGOs and VOs to get grant updates on time.
- It is beneficial to establish a database or repository for data about NGOs and VOs.
- At the time of application, applications for government grants require a unique ID.
- NGOs and VOs have access to updates and information about new government projects, programs, and schemes, as well as the status of previous initiatives.
- The system enables data to be transferred seamlessly from the government to other VOs and NGOs across the country.
- NGOs and VOs validate multiple grant applications through registration.
Summary
NITI Aayog and the National Informatics Centre developed the NGO Darpan site to enhance communication and cooperation among government ministries, voluntary organizations, and non-governmental organizations. By enrolling on this platform, NGOs and VOs can increase their credibility, obtain prompt access to information about government grants, and participate in government activities more successfully. The registration process includes providing information such as the organization’s PAN, registration certificate, and member details. Upon registration, the government issues a unique ID to NGOs, enabling them to apply for grants and access information about upcoming and current projects. The portal facilitates efficient and transparent communication between the public and nonprofit sectors by acting as an e-governance tool.
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FAQ’s
NITI Aayog and the National Informatics Centre created the NGO Darpan site as a communication and information-sharing platform for NGOs, voluntary organizations (VOs), and government ministries.
On the portal, NGOs, VOs, charity societies, trusts, Section 8 companies, and charitable associations can sign up. Individuals can’t sign up.
In addition to being necessary for qualifying for government financing and FCRA registration, registration improves credibility and provides access to grant information.
NGOs are required to submit their PAN, registration certificate, as well as the PAN and Aadhaar details of three members of the executive committee.
The procedure includes going to the NGO Darpan website, creating an account, filling out the NGO details, and completing the profile. Once verified, the system creates a unique ID.
Benefits include having the ability to apply for government funds, increased communication with government departments, access to timely grant information, and increased credibility.
Yes, in order to apply for government funds, NGOs must get a unique ID through the NGO Darpan portal.
The portal makes it easier for the government and NGOs to talk to each other clearly and efficiently, which leads to better teamwork and the sharing of information.