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NGO Darpan Registration

Give your NGO a verified identity the government can recognise.

Darpan Registration is the process of listing your Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company on the NGO-Darpan portal maintained by NITI Aayog, in partnership with NGOs and government ministries across India. Once approved, your organisation receives a unique Darpan ID — the reference number ministries, funding bodies, and CSR desks use to verify who you are before releasing any grant, scheme access, or partnership.

Without a Darpan ID, most government grants, several state schemes, and many corporate CSR programmes simply aren't open to your organisation — no matter how strong your work is on the ground. Getting it right the first time means clean organisational data, correctly matched governing-body details, and documents formatted the way the portal expects, which is exactly where our team steps in.

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Unique Darpan ID
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The Journey

From an unlisted NGO to a verified Darpan ID

A quick look at how your organisation's information travels through the Darpan ecosystem — from your registration certificate to a live, searchable government record.

Your NGO

Trust, Society or Section 8 Company already registered

Darpan Account

Organisation profile created on the NGO-Darpan portal

Verification

Details cross-checked by the state nodal department

Unique ID Issued

A permanent Darpan ID is generated for your NGO

Scheme Access

Ministries & CSR desks can now discover and fund you

Eligible Entities

Which organisations can register on NGO-Darpan?

The portal accepts voluntary, not-for-profit organisations formed under recognised Indian laws. Here's how each structure fits into the Darpan ecosystem.

Public Charitable Trust

Registered under the applicable state Trusts Act with a valid trust deed — the most common structure for community and welfare organisations.

Most Common

Registered Society

Incorporated under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (or its state amendment), with a governing body and registered bye-laws on file.

Section 8 Company

A non-profit company incorporated under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, for charitable, educational, or social objectives.

Voluntary Organisation (VO)

Any not-for-profit voluntary body working on social, educational, health, or environmental causes, registered under an applicable statute.

Educational & Research Trusts

Trusts and societies formed specifically for educational, research, or academic welfare purposes, eligible on the same portal.

Not Eligible

Private companies, LLPs, sole proprietorships, and unregistered informal groups cannot be listed on NGO-Darpan.

The Process

From application to Unique ID, in eight steps

Here's exactly what happens between opening a Darpan account and holding a live, verified Unique ID for your NGO.

1

Eligibility Check

We confirm your Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company meets the registration and documentation requirements before starting the application.

2

Darpan Account Creation

We create your organisation's login on the NGO-Darpan portal using an authorised signatory's verified email and mobile number.

3

Organisation Profile

Legal name, registration details, address, sector of work, and governing-body information are entered exactly as per your founding documents.

4

Document Upload

Registration certificate, PAN, address proof, and key-functionary details are scanned and uploaded in the portal's required format.

5

Key Functionary Details

Names, designations, and identity proofs of trustees, governing-body members, or directors are added and cross-checked for consistency.

6

Application Submission

The completed profile is reviewed line by line and submitted for verification by the concerned state nodal department.

7

Verification & Review

The nodal authority reviews the submitted details and may request clarification — we track and respond to every query on your behalf.

8

Unique ID Issued

Once approved, your NGO receives a permanent Darpan Unique ID, ready to be quoted in grant and scheme applications.

Eligibility

Who can register on NGO-Darpan?

The portal is built for genuine, already-registered not-for-profit organisations. Here's the baseline criteria your NGO needs to meet.

Valid Prior Registration

Your organisation must already be registered as a Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company under the applicable Indian statute.

Functional Governing Body

A defined board of trustees, governing council, or directors, with names and roles that match your registration documents.

Permanent Account Number (PAN)

A PAN issued in the organisation's name, used to verify identity and link financial records on the portal.

Registered Office Address

A verifiable office or operational address matching the one on your registration certificate and bank records.

Active Bank Account

A bank account held in the organisation's name, required to complete profile verification and future fund transfers.

Lawful Social Objective

Clearly stated charitable, educational, health, or developmental objectives, as reflected in your founding deed or memorandum.

Paperwork

Documents you'll need to keep handy

Gathering these upfront is the single biggest thing you can do to speed up your NGO's Darpan verification.

Registration Certificate

Trust deed, society, or Section 8 incorporation certificate

Organisation PAN

PAN card issued in the NGO's registered name

Address Proof

Utility bill or rent agreement for the registered office

Governing Body List

Names, designations, and contact details of all members

ID Proof of Signatories

Aadhaar or PAN of the authorised office bearer

Bank Account Details

Cancelled cheque or bank statement in the NGO's name

Activity Report

Brief summary of ongoing or completed programmes

Audited Financials

Latest available balance sheet, where applicable

Why It's Worth It

What a Darpan ID actually unlocks

Beyond the listing itself, a Darpan ID changes which doors are open to your NGO — and how quickly funders can trust what's on the other side.

Government Grant Access

Prerequisite for most central and state grant schemes

CSR Visibility

Corporates increasingly shortlist NGOs via their Darpan ID

Cross-Verification Ready

Supports faster 12A, 80G, and FCRA application checks

Institutional Credibility

A government-listed profile funders can independently verify

Scheme Discoverability

Ministries can find and match you to relevant programmes

Public Transparency

A verifiable public profile builds donor confidence

Easier Partnerships

Simplifies onboarding with other registered NGOs and networks

Long-Term Reach

A single national ID that carries across schemes and years

After Registration

Keeping your Darpan profile grant-ready

A Unique ID is the start, not the finish — here's what keeps your listing active and trustworthy to funders afterward.

Profile Updates

Keeping organisation details, address, and contact information current on the portal.

Governing Body Changes

Updating trustee or director details promptly whenever your governing body changes.

Annual Activity Reporting

Adding programme updates and outcomes so your profile reflects ongoing, active work.

12A / 80G / FCRA Linking

Cross-referencing your Darpan ID wherever tax-exemption or foreign-contribution approvals are applied for.

Financial Record Uploads

Sharing updated audited financials as your NGO's annual accounts are finalised.

Grant Application Tracking

Monitoring scheme applications filed against your Darpan ID for status and renewal.

Why Hisho & Kanri

Darpan filings handled by people who do this daily

We've guided NGOs across India through the Darpan portal enough times to know exactly where profiles get rejected or stuck — and how to avoid it the first time.

NGO Compliance Specialists

A team that works exclusively with Trusts, Societies, and Section 8 companies.

Fast, Accurate Filing

Profiles built right the first time, reducing back-and-forth from the nodal office.

Affordable Pricing

Transparent packages built for non-profit budgets, with no hidden charges.

Transparent Process

You see every field submitted and every status update, not just the final ID.

Dedicated Support

One point of contact from your first call through Unique ID issuance and beyond.

Secure Documentation

Your organisation's identity and financial documents handled with strict confidentiality.

FAQ

Common questions about Darpan Registration

Can't find your question here? Use the form alongside this page and we'll answer it directly.

It's the process of listing your Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company on the NGO-Darpan portal run by NITI Aayog, resulting in a unique organisation ID.

It isn't mandatory to exist as an NGO, but it is a practical requirement for accessing most government grants, schemes, and many CSR programmes.

No. A Darpan ID identifies your organisation on the government's NGO database, while 12A and 80G are separate income-tax approvals — though the two are often cross-checked together.

Typically around 7 to 10 working days once all documents are in order, though timelines can vary by state nodal department workload.

Registration certificate, organisation PAN, address proof, governing-body details, and bank account information — see the Documents section above for the full list.

No, the portal is reserved for not-for-profit Trusts, Societies, and Section 8 Companies — for-profit structures aren't eligible.

The Unique ID itself doesn't expire, but your profile needs regular updates to stay active and remain visible to funders and ministries.

Yes, as soon as your Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company registration and PAN are in hand, you can begin the Darpan application.

You can quote it in grant and scheme applications, and should keep your profile, governing body, and activity reports updated — see the Compliance section above.

Because we handle NGO filings daily, keep you informed at every verification stage, and stay on to help you keep your profile funder-ready after listing.