Darpan Registration

Darpan Registration

Overview
DARPAN Registration, also known as NGO Darpan, is an online identification system launched by NITI Aayog, Government of India, for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Voluntary Organizations (VOs).

What is DARPAN Registration?
NGO Darpan is an online registration system started by NITI Aayog (Government of India).
It creates a unique Darpan ID for NGOs/Voluntary Organizations so they can interact with government ministries and apply for grants.

🔹 It is not a legal registration of an NGO
🔹 It is a mandatory identification for NGOs seeking government funding or schemes

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Benefits

  Unique DARPAN ID

  Eligibility to apply for central government grants

  Transparency and credibility

  Required for portals like:

·         Ministry of Social Justice

·         Ministry of Women & Child Development

·         CSR-related government programs

Documents Required

  NGO Registration Certificate

  PAN Card of NGO

  PAN & Aadhaar of at least 3 office bearers

  Mobile number & email (linked to Aadhaar)

  Details of governing body

  Address proof of NGO

  Bank account details (optional but recommended)

Apply for DARPAN

Step 1: Visit NGO Darpan Portal
·         Go to the official NGO Darpan portal by NITI Aayog

Step 2: Create Login
·         Register using:

o    Mobile number (linked with Aadhaar)

o    OTP verification

Step 3: Fill Organization Details
·         Name of NGO

·         Type (Trust / Society / Section 8)

·         Date of registration

·         Registration number

·         Address and contact details

Step 4: Add Key Functionaries
·         Minimum 3 office bearers

·         Their:

o    Name

o    Designation

o    Aadhaar number

o    PAN number

Step 5: Upload Documents
·         Registration certificate

·         PAN of NGO

·         Other required proofs

Step 6: Final Submission
·         Verify all details

·         Submit the application

Step 7: Get DARPAN ID
·         After successful submission, a unique DARPAN ID is generated

·         Usually issued immediately or within a few days

Key Features

  Provides a Unique DARPAN ID

  Acts as a gateway for NGOs to interact with government ministries

  Required for applying to central government funding programs

  Free of cost and valid for a lifetime

Validity & Fees

  Validity: Lifetime
  Fees: Nil (Free)

 

Mistakes to Avoid

  Mismatch in NGO name vs PAN

  Incorrect Aadhaar details of members

  Uploading unclear documents

  Using personal PAN instead of NGO PAN

FAQ

  • Is DARPAN a legal registration?

    DARPAN is not a legal registration like Trust, Society, or Section 8 registration. It is only an online identification system.

  • How many members are required for DARPAN Registration?

    Minimum 3 governing body members/office bearers are required.