NITI AAYOG REGISTRATION (NGO DARPAN)

NITI Aayog Registration, also known as NGO Darpan Registration, is mandatory for NGOs, Trusts, Societies, and Section 8 Companies who want to receive government grants, CSR funds, or work with any ministry.

1. What is NGO Darpan?

NGO Darpan is a portal developed by:
• NITI Aayog
• Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY)
• In association with various Government Ministries

Registration gives the NGO a Unique ID (UID), which is compulsory for:

• Government schemes
• Ministry empanelment
• CSR funds
• Tender participation
• Project proposals

2. Who Can Register?

Any legally registered entity:
• Trust
• Society
• Section 8 Company
• Federation or Association
• Non-profit organizations

3. Documents Required

You will need the following:

A. Mandatory Documents

Registration Certificate (Trust Deed/Society Registration/Company Incorporation)
PAN of the NGO
PAN & Aadhaar of Office Bearers (President/Secretary/Treasurer)
Office address proof (Rent agreement/utility bill)

B. Additional Details

Copy of Memorandum/Trust Deed
Details of key members
Email and mobile number (linked to Aadhaar)
NGO working area details
Past activities (if any)

4. Benefits of NITI Aayog (NGO Darpan) Registration

Required for all Central/State government grants
Required for CSR funding from companies
Acts as national recognition for NGOs
Helps in government tenders/empanelments
Enhances transparency and credibility
Easy monitoring & communication with ministries

5. Important Notes

• NGO must keep email & mobile active for OTP.
• PAN & Aadhaar of office bearers should be correct.
• Details must match registration documents.
• UID must be updated annually (if activities change).

6. After NITI Aayog Registration

Most NGOs proceed to:

To open a Bank Account

• 12A & 80G Registration
• CSR-1 Filing
• PAN/TAN approval
• FCRA Registration (if foreign funds required)