Q&A for How to Start Your Own NGO in India

You need only Rs 500 for registration fee. But you will also need to have around Rs 5000 to 6000 for documentation fee, consultation, etc.

To start a NGO in Trust registration, you need at least 2 people. To start an NGO in Society registration, you need at least 7 people. To start an NGO at a nation level, you need at least 8 people.

You can start a charitable trust without registering it. But then you wont be able to prove its identity. Your trust needs to be registered to gain proceeds and be functional.

Yes, a group of seven or more teachers can make or formulate the NGO with a specific target.

You need to gather information on what your NGO has done so far: your mission, vision and the actions you have taken so far. Collect some good photographs. Note down achievements, and get it designed and printed through a vendor.

Yes, you can if you are an Indian citizen and if you have proof of ID. Then you can go.

You can sell anything via an NGO, but it must serve a motive of benefits to serve its vision mission and cause.

Yes. As an employee, you will get a salary, although NGOs are nonprofits. They need employees to make NGOs functional.

The purpose of NGOs is purely non profit based. Thus, if you want to make a profit, an NGO is not for you, as all proceeds must be put to the causes the NGO cares for.

No. You need private land. Any person can donate land to the government for construction of an NGO.

Yes, you can certainly start one while in college.

You need at least two people, but the total amount is up to you.

You need to seek the services of a FEMA consultant, since foreign funding is heavily regulated.

Unfortunately, no. To start a NGO in Trust registration, at minimum you need two individuals.

First, you need to apply for permission from your organization's head under the code of conduct rules to start an NGO. Give all the details of what the NGO will do, and also how you will contribute time and energy to achieve its goals. State that by starting such an NGO that it will not affect your duties and responsibilities associated with your government job. Say specifically that you will not receive any salary from the NGO.

In India wile working for the government it is not legally allowed to be part of such an establishment. However, if a person wants to give free services, he can do that. If he were to resign or retire, he could then set up an NGO in his name.

Yes, a young adult can start their own NGO provided he or she knows what it takes. Such person, however, must either be an undergraduate or graduate.

It differs from area to area in India . Also, the fee is based on which NGO you want to start.

Yes, you can. There are many people who are running NGOs with their relatives as members.

Yes. There are no rules it, but on behalf of you, any of your family can be a member instead.

Yes, as long as you are paying yourself and others according to the rules of law concerning your type of organization.

Yes, all you have to do is provide the address.

All you need is a clear purpose and a group of friends to help you. Make a website, maybe get a location, and ask for donations. Start small, and as you raise awareness, more people will be willing to volunteer or join your organization, and you can create more programs and reach more people in need.

In most instances, yes. Reference Part 2, Step 4 of Register an NGO .

Yes, there are a few government websites that provide information about NGOs in India. Here are a few of them: NGO Darpan, National Portal of India, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Finance.