The NGO DARPAN was earlier
maintained by erstwhile Planning Commission, which has been replaced by
the NITI Aayog w.e.f. 1st January, 2015. The Portal, therefore, is being
maintained at present under the aegis of NITI Aayog. NITI Aayog invites
all Voluntary Organizations (VOs)/ Non-Governmental Organizations
(NGOs) to Sign Up on the Portal.
VOs/NGOs play a major role in the
development of the nation by supplementing the efforts of the
Government. This portal enables VOs/NGOs to enrol centrally and thus
facilitates creation of a repository of information about VOs/NGOs,
Sector/State wise. The Portal facilitates VOs/NGOs to obtain a system
generated Unique ID, as and when signed. The Unique ID is mandatory to
apply for grants under various schemes of
Ministries/Departments/Governments Bodies.
The NGO-DARPAN lists the number of VOs/NGOs in India based on self-declared information. This does not imply that organizations are endorsed or recommended by the NITI Aayog / MeitY-NIC or by the concerned Ministries/Departments/Government Bodies. NITI Aayog / MeitY-NIC does not guarantee that the information contained on the portal is complete and correct and shall not be liable whatsoever for any damages incurred as a result of its use.