NGO DARPAN Registration

Short answer

NGO Darpan is a free portal run by NITI Aayog where voluntary organisations register and receive a unique ID. Many central and state government schemes and grants ask for this ID when an NGO applies for funding.

Last updated 1 November 2026. Government fees, limits and forms change. Always confirm the current rule on the official portal before you file.

Darpan works as a government directory of NGOs. Registering creates a verifiable profile with your registration details, office bearers, sectors of work and areas of operation.

It is a profile registration, not a tax or legal registration. It does not replace 12A, 80G or the entity's own registration.

Why NGOs register

• Eligibility for applying to many government grants and schemes.
• A public profile that donors and partners can verify.
• A unique ID that links your applications across departments.

What you need before you start

• Registration details of the trust, society or Section 8 company.
• PAN of the organisation.
• Details of key office bearers.
• A working email address and mobile number for portal access.

How the process works

1. 1

   Create the portal account

   Sign up with the entity's email and mobile number.

2. 2

   Fill the organisation profile

   Enter registration, PAN, address, sectors of work and office bearer details.

3. 3

   Verify and submit

   Verify with OTP and submit the details.

4. 4

   Receive the unique ID

   The portal issues a Darpan unique ID once the entity passes verification.

5. 5

   Keep the profile updated

   Update details when office bearers, address or activities change.