Darpan Registration

Overview

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

Benefits

ï‚·  Unique DARPAN ID

ï‚·  Eligibility to apply for central government grants

ï‚·  Transparency and credibility

ï‚·  Required for portals like:

·         Ministry of Social Justice

·         Ministry of Women & Child Development

·         CSR-related government programs

Documents Required

ï‚·  NGO Registration Certificate

ï‚·  PAN Card of NGO

ï‚·  PAN & Aadhaar of at least 3 office bearers

ï‚·  Mobile number & email (linked to Aadhaar)

ï‚·  Details of governing body

ï‚·  Address proof of NGO

ï‚·  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

ï‚·  Provides a Unique DARPAN ID

ï‚·  Acts as a gateway for NGOs to interact with government ministries

ï‚·  Required for applying to central government funding programs

ï‚·  Free of cost and valid for a lifetime

Validity & Fees

ï‚·  Validity: Lifetime
ï‚·  Fees: Nil (Free)

 

Mistakes to Avoid

ï‚·  Mismatch in NGO name vs PAN

ï‚·  Incorrect Aadhaar details of members

ï‚·  Uploading unclear documents

ï‚·  Using personal PAN instead of NGO PAN

FAQs