NGO (Non Profit Organization) plays a vital role in the development of the society. They help in filling gaps in social welfare, fights for human rights and justice, helps to make democracy more stronger and good governance. They are also known as mission driven or civil-society organizations as they work independently.
Their aim is to fight for child rights, poverty, human rights and women empowerment along with other social issues. These organizations are not a part for the government but have a legal status and are registered under (Society Registration Act, 1860 India).
Social Welfare:
They help in getting financial help, food arrangements, mental and health support. Social welfare refers to the development of human beings, protection against unemployment, old age and disability etc. They help to create awareness of diverse organizations, identify weakness and problems and helping to solve these important issues.
Human Rights and Justice:
They raise awareness of human rights and help them to provide justice to the people for example – gender rights, racial issues, labour and poor class working people. They help to change policies which result in providing justice. They fight against the violations of human rights, offering assistance to the victims by promoting knowledge of human rights.
Democracy and Governance:
They contribute towards democracy and governance by fighting against corruption, encouraging people to participate or volunteer in their programs. This results in building strong relationships. They act as a social service provider, advocates for the environment. Their aim is to work on human rights, women empowerment, civic education which helps in promoting democracy principles.
Conclusion:
To conclude the importance of non-government organizations, they are non-government organizations which pursue activities like child education, women empowerment, basic social services and community development. They are also known as semi-government or voluntary or non-voluntary organizations. With the help of non-government organizations in India has achieved growth in education and healthcare. Poor child and women issues have been taken care off. Our country stands at 120th in the year 2020 in Human Development Index. Every country requires constructive engagement of civil society for the development of the country.
FAQ’s
What is an NGO?
An non-governmental organization is a non-profit organization that is independent of government control and works towards the betterment of society or the environment.
What are the legal structures available for NGOs in India?
There are three legal structures available for non government organizations in India – Trusts, Societies, and Section 8 Companies.
How long does it take to register an NGO in India?
The registration process for an non-government organizations in India can take anywhere from 15 days to several months, depending on the legal structure chosen and the state in which the NGO is based.
How can I raise funds for my NGO in India?
You can raise funds for your non-government organization in India through individual donations, corporate donations, grants, and fundraising events. You can also apply for tax exemptions under section 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act to encourage the donations.
What are the compliance requirements for NGOs in India?
NGOs in India need to comply with various legal and regulatory requirements, including maintaining proper records of financial transactions, filing annual returns with the relevant authorities, and obtaining necessary approvals and permissions.
How can I contribute to this organization?
You can contribute to non-government organization by sponsoring a child, by making general donation, by convincing your friends, company or other companies to provide corporate funding to HHIN. You can join us and provide voluntary services and there is no specific amount that should be donated. However all the programs have a detailed breakup of the expenditure.