The NGO DARPAN Portal is an online portal run by NITI Aayog to create a centralized database of NGOs/VOs and facilitate their interaction with government departments.
Any Non-Profit Organization (NPO) registered as a Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company (and other eligible NPO forms like charitable associations) can register on the portal.
Registration provides a unique ID which is mandatory for applying for many government grants and schemes. It also enhances credibility and simplifies interaction with government departments.
- NGO registration certificate (Trust/Society/Section-8 documents)
- Address proof of the NGO
- Identity proofs of key members (PAN/Aadhaar)
- Bank account details and cancelled cheque/bank statement
- Details of grants/donations received (last 5 years) where applicable
Visit the official portal, click Login/Register → Sign Up, complete the onboarding form, verify mobile via OTP, fill profile details and upload required documents.
The DARPAN ID is a unique identifier generated by the portal after successful registration. It is used for future correspondence, grant applications and as proof of registration on the platform.
Registration on the government portal is free of charge. (Third-party agencies may charge consultancy fees — the portal itself does not.)
Log in to your account, go to "Edit Profile" or relevant section, update the details and re-submit any changed documents for verification.
Steps: Sign up → Verify mobile (OTP) → Fill organization details → Upload documents → Submit → Wait for verification and DARPAN ID issuance.
Processing time varies — typically from a few days to a couple of weeks depending on document completeness and administrative verification.
No — individual registration is not permitted. Only legally registered non-profit entities (trusts, societies, Section 8 companies, etc.) may register.
You will receive reasons for rejection — correct the listed issues or provide the missing/updated documents and re-submit your application.
No — each NGO must have its own separate registration/profile on the portal.
Benefits include easier access to government grants, higher visibility to departments, simplified compliance, and participation in government programs.
Provide your DARPAN ID in grant application forms and communications to demonstrate registration and eligibility when required by the funding agency.
Yes — the DARPAN ID is meant to be a centralized identifier recognised by multiple central and state government departments for ease of engagement.
Yes — log in to your account and use the edit profile functionality to update details and upload revised documents where necessary.
Use the "Forgot Password" option on the login page to reset your password via registered email or mobile OTP recovery flow.
Log in and view "Application Status" or "My Applications" to track progress. You may also receive email updates from the portal.
Contact/support details are available on the official NGO DARPAN portal — check the "Help" or "Contact Us" sections for phone, email or grievance mechanisms.
