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    Are NGOs in our country really helping the poor and destitutes?

    There are a large number of NGOs in our country. It is said that these NGOs are engaged in various welfare activities for the different sections of the society, especially the poor and needy people. No doubt some NGOs are doing good work fulfilling that objective.
    At the same time we also hear that some NGOs are engaged in some illegal and bad activities and misusing the donations obtained for the said good purposes.
    My query is that - is there any Govt regulatory mechanism or authority which keeps a watch and control on the activities of NGOs? Are these NGOs really helpful in helping the poor and destitute in our country? Please share your knowledge and experience in this matter.
  • #779281

    Points:5
    NGO is a non-profit organization and is run on the donations received from people.
    Sometimes they may get some aid from the Govt or PSUs also. Some NGOs are able to get CSR funds of the companies and organisations and use them for their 'helping the poor and society' activities. They work independently as private entities and Govt has no direct control on them.
    NGOs are registered under Registrar of Societies or Registrar of Companies or Charity Commissioner whatever the case may be.
    NGOs are directed and controlled by a governing body or a board of directors.

    NGOs work through a network of paid or unpaid volunteers who can go the operational area to assess the help required and implement that under the direction from NGO. Some NGOs are working well and even awarded by the Govt for their extraordinary performances.
    At the same time there are a few who may be misusing the charity funds and diverting it to personal gains but in such cases based on the complaints Govt authorities check their accounts and punish them by cancelling their registration and closing the activities. Incidentally, in last few years a large number of NGOs are penalised by Govt to close their operations and wind up.
    Knowledge is power.

  • #779293

    Points:5
    Non-government organisations (NGOs) are legally constituted and binding, non-governmental organisations started by a group of people. There will not be any involvement of governments in this.
    Starting a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) will involve multiple steps with careful planning, legal compliance, and a clear vision to achieve the organization's mission.
    The following are the steps involved.
    1. The mission and objectives of the organisation should be clear and there should be a document mentioning these points. The first step is to make a mission and objectives statement.
    2. Decide on the points on which you want to work.
    3. Make a plan of action and decide on the legal structure you want to have. Common legal structures for NGOs include charitable trusts, societies, non-profit companies, or associations. Based on the legal structure NGOs should compliance regulatory and tax rules.
    4. Then the NGO should be registered as per the applicability
    5. A governing board should be formed. This board will be responsible for maintaining the NGO within the framework and should follow all rules and regulations defined by the government from time to time.
    There are NGOs which are performing well. However, some NGOs are obtaining funds from other countries and using them for different purposes than mentioned in their registered documents. Such NGOs may have to face the actions that will be taken by the concerned government authorities.
    drrao
    always confident

  • #779299

    Points:4
    Let me add some more data to this discussion. Based on the information from Govt sources there are about 1.8 lakh NGOs in India.
    There are some reputed NGOs like HelpAge India, Smile Foundation, Akshaya Patra Foundation, Goonj, Pratham Education, etc. They are well known for their outstanding work.
    At the same time there are many who were involved in illegal and unfair activities and their licences were cancelled by Govt. As per 2023 data, about 24000 NGOs were punished by cancelling their licences or registrations with the Govt.
    Knowledge is power.

  • #779311

    Points:4
    There are some NGOs which are striving for the cause of the society. Such NGOs will get support from society. But some NGOs which are getting funds from our enemy countries are trying to destabilise the nation and encouraging evil forces in the country. Recently some such NGOs have been abolished by the government. Such NGOs are responsible for losing belief in this NGO concept.
    My daughter-in-law works for an NGO in Hyderabad. That NGO is trying to help poor ladies by training them in some skills like tailoring and giving them Sewing machines. They pay fees for poor girls to learn tailoring.
    drrao
    always confident


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