Darpan Registration & Compliance Guide

Scaling Your Impact through Transparency and Recognition

In today’s regulatory landscape, a Unique Darpan ID is no longer just an option—it is a critical requirement for any NGO aiming for growth. From applying for government grants to obtaining FCRA registration, the Darpan portal is the digital gateway to institutional legitimacy.

The Compliance Checklist: Documents Required

To ensure a successful registration and avoid the "Archived" status due to mismatches, the following documents must be precisely aligned:

Why Compliance Matters

While Darpan registration is not strictly mandatory for all NGOs, it becomes a compulsory compliance in the following scenarios:

Government Funding: Mandatory for applying for grants from over 60 central and state ministries.
FCRA Registration: A prerequisite for receiving foreign contributions and filing annual returns with the Ministry of Home Affairs.
CSR Eligibility: Increasingly required by corporate donors and the MCA (for CSR-1) to verify an NGO’s active status.
Tax Exemptions: Often cited during 12A and 80G verification to establish the organization's transparency.