NGO Darpan is a registration on NITI Aayog’s portal that gives your NGO a unique Darpan ID and a profile in the government’s national database of voluntary organisations. It is mandatory for any NGO seeking government grants, CSR funding, or FCRA registration, and is required when applying for 80G. Registration is free, fully online, and the ID does not expire. Samkhya handles your NGO Darpan registration.
NGO Darpan is an online portal run by NITI Aayog with the National Informatics Centre that maintains a centralised national database of NGOs and voluntary organisations and gives each a unique Darpan ID. The ID is the NGO’s identity across government ministry portals and is mandatory for any NGO seeking government grants, CSR funding, or FCRA registration, and it must be quoted when applying for 80G approval. Registration is open to trusts, societies, and Section 8 companies, is free and fully online at ngodarpan.gov.in, and requires the NGO’s PAN and the PAN and Aadhaar of its office bearers. The Darpan ID does not expire, though the NGO should keep its profile updated. Note that the ID is a database registration only and does not by itself confer any recognition or endorsement by NITI Aayog.
NGO Darpan registration offers practical benefits:
A few points are worth noting:
NGO Darpan registration provides:
NGO Darpan registration is open to:
NGO Darpan registration is done online on the NITI Aayog portal at ngodarpan.gov.in. The NGO signs up with its name, email, and mobile number, verifies by OTP, and enters the NGO’s PAN and registration details. It then fills in the organisation’s details, the details of at least three office bearers with their PAN and Aadhaar, the sources of funds, and the area of work, and uploads the registration certificate, PAN, and supporting documents. On verification, a unique Darpan ID is generated, typically within a few to about thirty working days depending on the checks. The portal then serves as the NGO’s interface with government ministries for grants and schemes.
For the NGO:
For the Office Bearers:
NGO Darpan registration follows a clear sequence:
Getting NGO Darpan registration with Samkhya Corporate Services is simple. Just follow these easy steps:
From there, our team handles the portal filing and obtains your Darpan ID.
After registration, an NGO should:
NGO Darpan registration is free, with no government fee. The unique Darpan ID does not expire, so there is no renewal as such, but the NGO is expected to keep its profile, office-bearer details, and activity and funding information updated to remain active and eligible for grants. NGO Darpan is a database registration rather than a tax registration, so no tax attaches to it. It is, however, a practical gateway: a valid Darpan ID is required to apply for most government grants, for CSR funding, for FCRA registration or renewal, and is quoted when seeking 80G approval. Keeping the profile current ensures the NGO stays visible and eligible across these channels.
| Feature | Detail |
| Run By | NITI Aayog with NIC. |
| Portal | ngodarpan.gov.in. |
| Who | Trusts, societies, Section 8 companies. |
| Mandatory For | Government grants, CSR, FCRA, 80G. |
| Fee | Free, fully online. |
| Validity | ID does not expire; update annually. |
What is NGO Darpan?
It is an online portal by NITI Aayog that gives an NGO a unique Darpan ID and a profile in the government’s national database of voluntary organisations.
Is NGO Darpan mandatory?
It is mandatory for NGOs seeking government grants, CSR funding, or FCRA registration, and the Darpan number is required when applying for 80G, though it is not required merely to exist.
Who can register on NGO Darpan?
Trusts, societies, and Section 8 companies, including newly registered NGOs, can obtain a Darpan ID.
Is there a fee for NGO Darpan?
No. NGO Darpan registration is free and fully online on the NITI Aayog portal.
Does the Darpan ID expire?
No, the Darpan ID does not expire, but the NGO should keep its profile and activity details updated to remain active.
What documents are needed?
The NGO’s registration certificate and PAN, and the PAN and Aadhaar of at least three office bearers, along with bank details and any 12A, 80G, or FCRA certificates.
