Registration with Niti Ayog’s NGO
Darpan and obtaining Unique ID mandatory for NGOs receiving foreign
contributions.
Ministry
of Home Affairs vide Notice dated 4th October 2017 now requires all
existing FCRA registered associations and those who are seeking new
registration/prior permission or renewal to register on the Darpan portal.
MHA
has made it clear that availing FCRA online services such as uploading annual
returns (in online Form FC 4) or changes (in online Form FC 6) will require Unique Darpan
Identification Number.
To see copy of Notice, please go to:
What
is NGO-DARPAN?
NGO-Darpan (NGO
Mirror) is a platform that provides space for interface between Voluntary
Organisations / NGOs and key Government Ministries / Departments / Government
Bodies.
It is a free facility offered by NITI Aayog (formerly
Planning Commission of India) in association with National Informatics Centre
to bring about greater partnership between government & voluntary sector
and foster better transparency, efficiency and accountability.
This
portal enables VOs / NGOs to enroll centrally and thus facilitates creation of
a repository of information about VOs / NGOs, Sector / State wise.
The
Portal facilitates VOs / NGOs to obtain a system generated Unique ID, as and
when signed.
The
Unique ID is mandatory for NGOs wanting to apply for grants under various
schemes of Ministries/Departments/Governments Bodies and now also for NGOs
registered or wanting to register under FCRA 2010.
As
of the moment over thirty three thousand NGOs are enrolled on this portal.
To
register please go to the following web link:
Conclusion
Niti
Aayog is now appointed as the nodal agency for
the purpose of registration and accreditation of NGOs/voluntary organizations
seeking funds from the government and registration or prior permission under
FCRA 2010.
NGO-Darpan platform
is an upgraded version of a similar initiative started by the former Planning
Commission in 2006. However, back then, registering on the Planning
Commission’s platform was not mandatory, whereas now registering on NGO-Darpan
has been made mandatory for NGOs aspiring to secure funding support under various
Government Schemes and now also for registration/prior permission under FCRA.
NGO-Darpan requires
several disclosures including the Aadhaar number and PAN of
chief executives of NGOs
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