Any Volunteer Organisation or Non-Governmental Organisation that is registered as a trust, society, or non-profit private limited is eligible to apply for the NGO DARPAN registration. Here’s a quick look at the documents required for NGO DARPAN registration online.

1. Copy of the Registration Certificate as a PDF or JPG
2. Pan Card of NGO
3. PAN and Aadhaar Card of 3 Members in the executive committee

Details you will have to provide include;

1. PAN Number 
2. Name of NGO/VO 
3. NGO Address
4. Registration authority and Registration Number 
5. Date of Registration 
6. Details of three members who are on the executive committee
7. Details funding from the government and chief area of working

NGO DARPAN registration procedure

Since December 201, the government has made it mandatory for NGOs and VOs to complete their DARPAN registration online. These NGOs will require the NGO certificate or unique ID to be eligible for FCRA registration and to apply for other government grants. Here is a quick look at the NGO DARPAN procedure. 

1. First and foremost, users must go to the NGO DARPAN’s official website, via this link.

3. Next, opt for registration and provide all the required details regarding your NGO.

8. Choose the appropriate sector of operation and fill up your achievements section as well.

9. Lastly, provide your address and then click on Submit. 

Things to keep in mind about NGO Darpan registration

1. As of now, the portal does not allow unregistered groups or individuals to register for the NGO DARPAN scheme.
2. The NGO DARPAN portal helps NGOs gain details regarding grants, apply for the same, and track the status of their application.
3. To apply for grants, the NGOs will first have to register with the NGO DARPAN and create an ID for themselves. Afterwards, they can go through the links available to find grants, and gain the contact details of Nodal Officers who oversee such schemes for further information. 
4. The website does not allow the use of certain characters due to cybersecurity concerns. The form contains a “?” to help users understand what characters to refrain from using, such as ‘.’, ‘ \ ’, (apostrophe), ‘=’ along with a few words.
5. The password must contain one Capital letter, at least one digit, and should have more than six characters.
6. You must ensure that the copy of your Registration Certificate should be less than 2MB to upload. 
7. While uploading Trust deeds, applicants need to upload copies of only the first page and the page with the signature.

Benefits of NGO DARPAN registration

1. Helps NGOs and other volunteer organisations to interact and engage with Government departments.
2. Obtain a unique ID that helps improve the credibility and goodwill of the NGO.
3. Department and Ministry websites will coordinate with the NGO DARPAN to share vital information.
4. Enables the seamless flow of data from the government to various NGOs around the country.
5. Updated information regarding new schemes, projects, and the progress of earlier initiatives.
6. Departments will use this platform to understand more about NGOs before considering their appeals.
7. Helps in the creation of a database or repository of information regarding VOs/NGOs.