NGO Darpan is the Government of India’s portal for voluntary organisations, run by NITI Aayog in partnership with the National Informatics Centre. Registering on it places your organisation on the government’s official list of NGOs and generates a Unique ID (UIN).
Why it matters
The Unique ID is the starting point for government funding. Most central ministries and departments require a valid NGO Darpan UIN before an organisation can even apply for grants under their schemes. Because the listing is public, it also works as a basic credibility signal for donors and CSR partners.
Who can register
- Trusts
- Societies
- Section 8 companies
What is usually required
- PAN of the organisation
- Registration certificate of the trust, society or Section 8 company
- Name, PAN and Aadhaar of the office bearers — generally at least three members
- A working email address and mobile number, since the UIN is issued against these
- Details of the organisation’s areas of work and any government funding received earlier
Registration on the portal itself is free of cost.
How we help
We handle the process end to end — checking eligibility, preparing and verifying the documents, completing the online application, and following up until the Unique ID is issued. We also help keep the listing current, which matters because ministries check these details at the time of a grant application.