NGO

A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a non-profit group that functions independently of any government. NGOs, sometimes called civil societies, are organized on community, national and international levels to serve a social or political goal such as humanitarian causes or the environment
As non-profits, NGOs rely on a variety of sources for funding, including:
  • membership dues
  • private donations
  • the sale of goods and services
  • grants
Despite their independence from governments, some NGOs rely heavily on government funding. Large NGOs may have budgets in the millions or billions of dollars.
In India, an individual is free to perform social activities without structuring an entity or organization. However, an individual wants to form a group that involves participants, activities, and resources, it is essential to have proper management in place. To run the NGOs in the form of (Companies, Trusts, and Societies) in an accurate manner, a certain set of rules need to be followed. To register any of the below-mentioned ways, an applicant needs to follow the various laws. NGO registration can be done in 3 ways:- Trust Registration under “The Indian Trust Act, 1882” Society Registration under “Societies Registration Act, 1860” Section 8 Company Registrations under “The Companies Act, 2013”
An NGO gets eligible for Government funding after three years. However, in some exceptional cases, an NGO can get Government funding even after one year if its project gets approved.
NGOs can be registered in India under the subsequent laws-   Trust Registration under the Indian Trust Act, 1882 Society Registration under Societies Registration Act, 1860 Section-8 Company Registration under Companies Act, 2013
The term “benefits” include Exposure, Credibility, Status of Legal Entity and Financial Resources. To know all in detail, you may refer the text above for better understanding and knowledge.