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Empowering Social Welfare Organizations and Mutual Benefit Financial Institutions
NGO Darpan is a flagship initiative by NITI Aayog that acts as a vital bridge between non-profit organizations and central/state government departments. Concurrently, Nidhi Companies represent specialized mutual-benefit financial institutions governed under Section 406 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Whether you are seeking institutional government grants for your NGO or establishing a community thrift society, we provide complete registration and compliance support.
1. What is NGO Darpan Registration?
A centralized database maintained by NITI Aayog that assigns a unique NGO Darpan ID to verified non-profit trusts, societies, and Section 8 companies.
Mandatory prerequisite for applying to central ministry grant-in-aid schemes, foreign contributions, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund allocations.
2. Step-by-Step NGO Darpan Onboarding
Profile Creation: Register the organization using the official PAN and email credentials of the governing body.
Trustee & Executive Details: Enter Aadhaar, PAN, and contact information of at least three executive members or trustees.
Document Upload & Verification: Upload the trust deed/MoA, registration certificate, and source of funding details.
Darpan ID Generation: Receive the unique NGO Darpan ID (e.g., DL/2025/0123456) required for all official grant correspondence.
3. Understanding Nidhi Company Incorporation
A Nidhi Company is a recognized non-banking financial company (NBFC) class that borrows and lends money exclusively between its own members.
Promotes the habit of thrift and savings within a closed community without requiring RBI NBFC license approval.
4. Key Requirements for Nidhi Company Status
Minimum Capital & Members: Requires a minimum paid-up equity capital of INR 10 Lakhs and must enroll at least 200 members within one year of incorporation.
Net Owned Fund (NOF): Must maintain a Net Owned Fund of INR 20 Lakhs with an unencumbered term deposit of at least 10% of outstanding deposits.
NDH Form Filings: Statutory filing of Form NDH-1 (Statutory compliance return) and Form NDH-2 (if extension of time is needed) with the ROC.
5. Mandatory Documents Required
For NGO Darpan: Trust/Society Registration Certificate, PAN card of NGO, and Aadhaar/PAN of all governing members.
For Nidhi Company: Director PAN, Aadhaar, bank statements, registered office address proof, and subscriber consent forms.
Conclusion:
Securing NGO Darpan recognition unlocks national philanthropic funding, while Nidhi Company registration creates a safe, compliant savings ecosystem for your community.