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NGO Darpan Registration

NGOs work for a good cause and are needed to be enrolled on the government’s registry of NGOs: Darpan. Cadeskndia with its seamless Darpan registration helps your organisation work for your dream.

How Does NGO Darpan Registration Work For You?

To apply for grants and various tax exemptions, NGOs must first register with the NGO DARPAN and create an ID. Completing the NGO DARPAN Registration will allow NGOs to receive important updates about government grants and other benefits.

Entity Selection

Our experts will guide you on which entity is best suited for you.

Online Documentation

We address all your queries regarding the process and assist you in gathering all the necessary documents.

Registration

We complete the registration process on your behalf and make the necessary filings.

Entity Selection

Our experts will guide you on which entity is best suited for you.

Online Documentation

We address all your queries regarding the process and assist you in gathering all the necessary documents.

Registration

We complete the registration process on your behalf and make the necessary filings.
Introduction Checklist Documents Required How to Register? Benefits FAQs

A service offered by NITI Aayog called NGO Darpan enables VOs (village organisations) and NGOs (non-governmental organisations) to qualify for new government grants and programmes. To improve ties between the government and nonprofit organisations, this platform collaborates with the NIC and NITI Aayog.

Additionally, completing the NGO Darpan registration process gives non-profit organisations additional accountability and legitimacy. The portal has completely developed into an e-governance tool that supports the development of a trusting and productive relationship between the government and NGOs. In addition, any NGO or VO that has been registered as a society, trust, or private non-profit under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 2013 or 1956 is eligible to apply for NGO Darpan registration.

Checklist for NGO Darpan Registration

The organisation should be registered as Section 8 company, public charitable trust, or society.

Time Taken:

NGO Darpan is usually registered within 1 week from the date of submission of documents. In case there is objection raised, that may lead to delays.

Eligibility:

Any VO/NGO registered as a trust/society/private limited nonprofit company under Section-25 Company of the Indian Companies Act, 1956 is eligible to register under NGO Darpan.

Documents Required
  • Copy of the registration certificate as a PDF or JPG
  • Pan Card of NGO
  • PAN and Aadhaar card copies of 3 members in the executive committee
  • Name of NGO/VO
  • NGO registration online address
  • Registration number
  • Date of registration
  • Details of three members who are on the executive committee
  • Details about funding from the government and chief area of working
NGO Darpan Registration - How to Register?

NGOs and VOs must now complete their Darpan registration online, per government regulations. The NGOs will require the NGO certificate or a special ID in order to qualify for FCRA registration and submit applications for other government awards. Here is a brief explanation of the NGO Darpan process.

Step 1: Visit the NGO Darpan’s official website

Step 2: Click on the ‘sign up’ button and create a user ID and password

Step 3: Then, select registration and fill out all of the necessary information about your NGO

Step 4: During this step, you will be required to provide basic contact information as well as information about your PAN card

Step 5: Once you receive OTP on your registered mobile number, you can use it for verification and password generation

Step 6: Log in using and choose the appropriate industry, fill in the achievements section and enter the address

Step 7: Finally, click on the ‘submit’ button.

Benefits of NGO Darpan Registration
  • Aids NGOs and other volunteer organisations in communication and engagement with government agencies
  • Obtain a distinctive ID to boost the reputation and goodwill of the NGO.
  • The websites of departments and ministries work with NGO Darpan to exchange crucial information
  • Current details on new plans, projects, and the progress of earlier ones
  • Assists in building a database or repository of data regarding VOs and NGOs.

FAQs on CSR-1 Registration for NGOs

What is CSR-1 registration?
  • CSR-1 registration is a process through which an NGO can get itself registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in order to avail various benefits under the Companies Act, 2013.
How can an NGO get itself registered with the MCA?

In order to get registered with the MCA, an NGO needs to submit an application in the prescribed format along with the required documents. The registration process is completed within a period of 60 days from the date of receipt of application.

What are the benefits available to an NGO after CSR-1 registration?

Once an NGO gets CSR-1 registration, it becomes eligible to receive donations from companies which are required to spend 2% of their annual net profits on CSR activities. Moreover, the NGO can also apply for other CSR funds available under different schemes of the government.

Legal Metrology Act of 2009 was introduced to regulate trade and commerce in weights, measures, and other products sold or distributed by weight, measure, or number, as well as for reasons related to or incidental to the aforementioned.

The Department of Legal Metrology is a regulatory unit. It is in charge of maintaining the accuracy and consistency of all weights and measures, weighing and measuring apparatus, and trade centres used by merchants throughout the State.

  • Download the application form
  • Complete the application
  • Send in the application form and the necessary paperwork
  • Hold off while the application is processed
  • Obtain the certificate of LMPC registration.
What is an LMPC Certificate?

The Legal Metrology Act and Rules control LMPC, or Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities. Importers, Manufacturer and Packer will be provided with the LMPC certificate. The Legal Metrology Department of the central government and state governments is responsible for issuing the certificate. This certificate has a lifetime validity.

The Act received the assent of the President on the 13th January, 2010 and came into force with effect from 1st April, 2011.

The application for the initial registration of the name in the company’s name, renewal of the exporter or importer of weight or measure, along with a demand draught for ₹10/- in favour of ‘Pay and Accounts officer’ D/o Consumer Affairs, New Delhi, must be submitted to the controller of legal metrology of the State or UT in which the exporter or importer is located. Registration is only required for the weight, measure items stated in the general rules. Incomplete applications must be sent to the controller of Legal Metrology within seven days of their receipt, along with notification to the applicant. The applicant will obtain a registration certificate within 10 days of the application’s receipt, according to the controller of ts legal metrology, providing the application is entirely accurate.

The application for the initial registration of the name in the company’s name, renewal of the exporter or importer of weight or measure, along with a demand draught for ₹10/- in favour of ‘Pay and Accounts officer’ D/o Consumer Affairs, New Delhi, must be submitted to the controller of legal metrology of the State or UT in which the exporter or importer is located. Registration is only required for the weight, measure items stated in the general rules. Incomplete applications must be sent to the controller of Legal Metrology within seven days of their receipt, along with notification to the applicant. The applicant will obtain a registration certificate within 10 days of the application’s receipt, according to the controller of ts legal metrology, providing the application is entirely accurate.

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