NGO & CSR guides
City-by-city NGO lists, compliance explainers, and CSR funding guides — to help donors, companies and NGOs navigate India's giving sector.
World Water Day: India's Water Crisis and Grassroots Solutions
India has 18% of the world's people but only 4% of its water. On World Water Day, the roots of India's water crisis, groundwater depletion, and the solutions that work.
World Tuberculosis Day: India's Fight to End TB
India carries the world's highest TB burden. On World TB Day, the scale of the challenge, why TB is curable and free to treat, and India's push to eliminate it.
World Refugee Day: India's Refugee and Asylum Policy Explained
India hosts hundreds of thousands of refugees but has no refugee law and hasn't signed the 1951 Convention. On World Refugee Day, how India's ad-hoc refugee policy works.
World No Tobacco Day: Tobacco's Toll on India and How to Quit
India has one of the world's largest tobacco-using populations. On World No Tobacco Day, the health toll, the smokeless-tobacco problem, and how to quit — Quitline 1800-11-2356.
World Immunization Week: Closing India's Vaccination Gap for Children
Vaccines save lives, but not every Indian child is fully immunised. On World Immunization Week, India's progress, the remaining gaps, and how Mission Indradhanush helps.
World Health Day: Bridging India's Urban-Rural Healthcare Gap
On World Health Day, the state of India's health system — the urban-rural divide, the push for universal health coverage, and what it will take to deliver health for all.
World Forestry Day: India's Forests, Afforestation and Community Rights
On World Forestry Day, the state of India's forests — 25% forest and tree cover, the push toward 33%, community forest rights, and how forests protect people and climate.
World Environment Day: India's Fight Against Plastic Pollution
On World Environment Day, India's battle with plastic pollution — the single-use plastic ban, why it's hard to enforce, and the everyday actions that cut plastic waste.
World Cancer Day: Early Detection and Affordable Treatment in India
India faces a rising cancer burden, with late detection a key problem. On World Cancer Day, why early detection matters, the risk factors, and how to access affordable care.
Republic Day and the Constitution's Promise of Equality
On Republic Day, what the Constitution of India promises every citizen — equality, liberty, justice and dignity — and the ongoing work of making those promises real.
PM POSHAN (Mid-Day Meal): Feeding and Educating India's Children
PM POSHAN feeds over 11 crore Indian children a hot school meal every day. A guide to how the mid-day meal scheme works, its impact on nutrition and attendance, and its challenges.
National Youth Day: Swami Vivekananda's Message for India's Youth Today
On National Youth Day, Swami Vivekananda's call to India's youth — and why his message of self-belief and service speaks to the challenges young Indians face today.
National Girl Child Day: Why It Matters and How India Is Changing
On National Girl Child Day, why India dedicates a day to its daughters — the progress on sex ratio and girls' education, the gaps that remain, and how to help.
National Doctors' Day: Honouring the Healers Who Serve India
On National Doctors' Day, a tribute to India's doctors — the challenges they face, the shortage in rural areas, and how to support and respect those who care for us.
Monsoon Preparedness: How Indian Cities Can Prevent Flood Disasters
Every monsoon, Indian cities flood. A guide to why urban flooding happens, how families and communities can prepare, and what makes cities flood-resilient.
International Day of Yoga: Yoga as Low-Cost Health Support in India
On International Day of Yoga, how India's gift to the world doubles as accessible, low-cost support for physical and mental health — especially where care is scarce.
International Women's Day: The State of Women's Empowerment in India
On International Women's Day, an honest look at women's empowerment in India — the gains in participation and representation, and the gaps in work, safety and equality.
International Labour Day: The Reality of India's Informal Workforce
Most of India's workers are informal — without contracts, security or benefits. On International Labour Day, the reality of the informal workforce and the push to protect it.
Urban Heatwaves in India: Protecting Outdoor Workers and the Vulnerable
India's summers are getting deadlier. A guide to why heatwaves are intensifying, who is most at risk, how to stay safe, and what Heat Action Plans do.
Earth Day: Grassroots Climate Action Stories from India
On Earth Day, how India — highly vulnerable to climate change yet a clean-energy leader — is acting, from national targets to grassroots climate action anyone can join.
Widow Rehabilitation in India: Breaking Stigma and Economic Dependence
India has over 4.6 crore widows, many facing stigma and hardship. A look at the challenges, the pension and welfare schemes, and how to support widow rehabilitation.
Transgender Rights in India: Legal Protections and Persisting Gaps
India legally recognises a third gender and bans discrimination — but transgender people still face exclusion. A look at the NALSA judgment, the 2019 Act, and the gaps.
Student Mental Health in India: The Hidden Academic Pressure Crisis
Academic pressure is fuelling a student mental-health crisis in India, with thousands of student suicides a year. The warning signs, the causes, and where to get help. Tele-MANAS: 14416.
Solar Energy for Rural Homes: Subsidies, Costs and How to Apply
Rooftop solar can cut power bills and bring clean electricity to rural homes. A guide to PM Surya Ghar, the subsidy, free units, costs and how to apply.
Rural Healthcare Access in India: Why the Gap Persists and What Can Close It
Most Indians live in villages, but most doctors work in cities. A look at the rural healthcare gap, the acute specialist shortage, and the solutions that can close it.
Old-Age Homes vs Home-Based Elder Care: What's Right for Indian Families?
Choosing between an old-age home and home-based care for an ageing parent is hard. A practical guide to the options, costs, pros and cons for Indian families.
Migrant Workers in India: Life, Rights and Welfare After the Exodus
India's internal migrant workers power its cities but often lack security. A look at who they are, the lessons of the 2020 exodus, and the schemes meant to protect them.
Menstrual Hygiene in India: Access, Taboos and What's Changing
Menstrual hygiene in India is improving fast but unevenly. A look at the data on access to safe products, the taboos that persist, and what is changing for the better.
Volunteering in India: A Practical Guide to Getting Started
Want to volunteer in India but not sure how to start? A practical guide to finding causes, choosing credible NGOs, types of volunteering, and making your time count.
Female Workforce Participation in India: Why It's Changing and What's Next
India's female labour force participation has risen sharply to about 42%. A look at the data, what's driving the rise, the caveats, and the barriers women still face.
Disability Inclusion in Indian Workplaces: Law, Reality and What Employers Can Do
Millions of Indians with disabilities are shut out of work. A guide to the law, the business case, and the practical steps employers can take to build inclusive workplaces.
Crowdfunding for Social Causes in India: Platforms, Fees and Best Practices
Crowdfunding has become a powerful way to raise money for causes in India. A guide to how it works, the main platforms, fees, 80G, and best practices for a successful campaign.
Child Marriage in India: Current Laws, Loopholes and Ground Realities
Child marriage in India is falling but still affects nearly a quarter of young women. A look at the law, the loopholes, why it persists, and what is working to end it.
Child Malnutrition in India: Why It Persists and What Works
Despite food surpluses, over a third of India's children are stunted. A clear look at the data on child malnutrition, why it persists, and the interventions that work.
Orphan Care and Adoption in India: Understanding the CARA Process
How does legal adoption work in India? A clear guide to the CARA process, eligibility, the CARINGS portal, timelines, and why legal adoption protects children.
Year-End Giving Guide: How to Give Meaningfully Before the Year Closes
A year-end giving guide for India — how to choose causes, give tax-smart with 80G, avoid scams, and make your December donations genuinely count.
World Toilet Day: Sanitation Beyond Toilet Construction in India
On World Toilet Day, why India's sanitation story is about more than building toilets — usage, safe waste management, water and dignity are the next frontier.
World Suicide Prevention Day: Recognising the Signs and Finding Help in India
On World Suicide Prevention Day, how to recognise warning signs, support someone at risk, and where to find help in India. Tele-MANAS: 14416. You are not alone.
World AIDS Day: HIV Awareness and Ending Stigma in India
On World AIDS Day, where India stands on HIV — around 2.5 million people living with the virus, big falls in new infections, free treatment, and the stigma still to beat.
Winter Shelter Crisis: Protecting India's Homeless from the Cold
Every winter, India's homeless face deadly cold. A look at the scale of homelessness, the shelter system, why it falls short, and how citizens can help save lives.
Ending Violence Against Women in India: The Data and Where to Get Help
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the data on domestic and gender-based violence in India — and the helplines and support available. Women's Helpline: 181.
PM Ujjwala Yojana: Free LPG, Clean Cooking and Indoor Air Pollution
How PM Ujjwala Yojana brought clean LPG cooking to over 10 crore poor households — eligibility, the free connection and 300 subsidy, health benefits and the refill challenge.
National Energy Conservation Day: Practical Ways to Save Energy at Home
On National Energy Conservation Day, why saving energy matters for India's climate and your bills — plus practical, low-cost ways every household can cut waste.
International Day of Peace: Communal Harmony and Peacebuilding in India
On the International Day of Peace, what peace means beyond the absence of war — communal harmony, non-violence and the everyday peacebuilding that holds a diverse India together.
International Day of the Girl Child: Progress and Gaps in India
On the International Day of the Girl Child, where India stands on the sex ratio, girls' education and safety — the real progress made and the gaps that remain.
Human Rights Day: The State of Human Rights in India Today
On Human Rights Day, what human rights mean, how India's Constitution and institutions protect them, and the everyday work of defending dignity for all.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Is India Ready for the Next Climate Disaster?
On the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, how prepared is India for floods, cyclones and heatwaves — the risks, the systems in place, and what communities can do.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Accessibility and Inclusion in India
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, India's disability rights — the RPwD Act, the 4% job quota, accessibility gaps, and how to build real inclusion.
International Volunteer Day: How to Volunteer for Social Causes in India
On International Volunteer Day, a practical guide to volunteering in India — how to find the right cause, skills-based and corporate volunteering, and making your time count.
Children's Day in India: The State of Child Rights and Child Labour
On Children's Day, an honest look at child rights in India — education, protection and the fight against child labour, with the data and what still needs doing.
World Mental Health Day: Breaking the Stigma in India
On World Mental Health Day, an honest look at India's mental-health gap — the scale, the stigma, and where to find help. Tele-MANAS helpline: 14416.
World Food Day: Hunger and Malnutrition in India — What the Data Shows
On World Food Day, the paradox of a food-surplus India that still struggles with child malnutrition — what the data shows, why it persists, and what's being done.
World Diabetes Day: India's Rising Diabetes Epidemic and How to Prevent It
On World Diabetes Day, why India is called the diabetes capital of the world — over 100 million people affected — and the practical steps that prevent and manage type 2 diabetes.
Understanding India's Right to Education Act: What Parents and Schools Must Know
A plain-language guide to India's Right to Education Act — free schooling for ages 6–14, the 25% EWS quota in private schools, what it guarantees, and where it falls short.
Farmer Welfare Schemes in India: PM-KISAN, Crop Insurance and More Explained
A 2026 guide to India's key farmer welfare schemes — PM-KISAN income support, crop insurance under PMFBY, the Kisan Credit Card, eligibility and how to apply.
PM Awas Yojana (PMAY): Eligibility, Subsidy and How to Apply in 2026
A 2026 guide to Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana — PMAY-U 2.0 and PMAY-G, income eligibility (EWS/LIG/MIG), the interest subsidy and construction assistance, and how to apply.
MGNREGA Explained: Job Cards, Wage Rates and Worker Rights in 2026
A 2026 guide to MGNREGA — the 100-day job guarantee, how to get a job card, current wage rates, the unemployment allowance, and the rights every rural worker has.
Jal Jeevan Mission: Tracking India's Progress on Tap Water for Every Home
How far has the Jal Jeevan Mission come? A 2026 progress check on India's push for a tap in every rural home — coverage, the 2028 target, water quality and what's left.
International Literacy Day: India's Literacy Rate and the Road Ahead
On International Literacy Day, where India stands on literacy — now about 80.9% — the stubborn gender and rural gaps, and the adult-literacy push under ULLAS.
International Day of Older Persons: Elder Care and Abandonment in India
On the International Day of Older Persons, the rights, care and dignity of India's fast-growing elderly — abandonment, pensions, the law, and where to get help. Elderline: 14567.
International Day of Charity: How to Choose a Genuine NGO to Donate To in India
On the International Day of Charity, a practical guide to giving well in India — how to choose a genuine, effective NGO, verify it, claim 80G, and avoid donation scams.
How CSR Funds Actually Reach Beneficiaries: A Transparency Explainer
India's companies spend tens of thousands of crores on CSR each year. This explainer follows the money — from boardroom to beneficiary — and how to keep it transparent.
Gandhi Jayanti and Swachh Bharat: How Far Has India's Clean-Up Come?
On Gandhi Jayanti, a progress check on Swachh Bharat — 12 crore+ toilets built, most villages ODF Plus, and the behaviour-change and sustainability work that remains.
FCRA Rules for NGOs in India: A Simplified Compliance Guide for 2026
A plain-language 2026 guide to FCRA for Indian NGOs — who needs it, registration vs prior permission, the SBI Delhi account, the 20% admin cap, annual returns and renewal.
Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: Causes, Health Impact and What Citizens Can Do
Why Delhi-NCR's air turns toxic every winter — stubble burning, vehicles, dust and weather — the health impact, what GRAP does, and how to protect your family.
World Population Day: India's Demographic Dividend and Its Challenges
On World Population Day, a clear-eyed look at India as the world's most populous country — 1.46 billion people, a falling fertility rate, the demographic dividend and its risks.
Waterborne Diseases in Monsoon: A Prevention Guide for India
Every monsoon, diarrhoea, cholera, typhoid and hepatitis surge in India. A practical prevention guide — who is most at risk, the warning signs, and how to stay safe.
International Youth Day: Skilling India's Youth for Future-Ready Jobs
India has the world's largest youth population. On International Youth Day, a look at the jobs-and-skills challenge — and how skilling, NEP 2020 and CSR can turn it around.
International Day of Friendship: Ending the Isolation of India's Elderly
On the International Day of Friendship, a look at the quiet loneliness facing India's fast-growing elderly population — why it matters, and how you can help. Elderline: 14567.
Independence Day: How Far Has India Come on Social Development?
As India marks Independence Day 2026 — 79 years after 1947 — an honest look at how far social development has come, from poverty and literacy to the gaps that remain.
Section 135 CSR Compliance Guide for Indian Companies (2026 Checklist)
A practical Section 135 CSR guide for Indian companies — who must comply, the 2% rule, the CSR Committee, unspent-fund timelines, penalties and a financial-year-closing checklist.
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY: Eligibility, Coverage and How to Apply in 2026
A 2026 guide to Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY — the 5 lakh cover, who is eligible, the new 70+ Vay Vandana card, and step-by-step on how to check eligibility and get your card.
12A and 80G Registration for NGOs: Step-by-Step Process in 2026
A step-by-step 2026 guide to 12A and 80G registration for Indian NGOs — Form 10A vs 10AB, provisional and final validity, documents, the portal process and rejections.
How to Verify an NGO's Credibility Before Donating in India
A practical checklist to verify any NGO in India before you give — 12A, 80G, CSR-1, FCRA, the NGO Darpan Unique ID, audited accounts and the red flags to avoid.
80G Tax Exemption on Donations in India: A Complete Donor Guide (2026)
How Section 80G cuts your tax on donations in India — the 50% and 100% rules, the 10% and 2,000 cash limits, the new-regime catch, and how to claim it in 2026.
Top 10 NGOs in Jorhat
Ten trusted NGOs in Jorhat across tea-garden community welfare, children's education, women's empowerment and flood relief — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1.
Top 10 NGOs in Purulia
Ten trusted NGOs in Purulia across tribal children's education and nutrition, women's self-help groups and rural resilience — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1.
Top 10 NGOs in Dumka
Ten trusted NGOs in Dumka across tribal women's empowerment, Santal education, livelihoods and health — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1 before you give.
Top 10 NGOs in Madhubani
Ten trusted NGOs in Madhubani across women's and children's rights, Mithila-art livelihoods, flood resilience and anti-trafficking — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1.
Top 10 NGOs in Koraput
Ten trusted NGOs in Koraput across tribal livelihoods, child rights, health and natural-resource development in the KBK region — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1.
Top 10 NGOs in Nalgonda
Ten trusted NGOs in Nalgonda across fluorosis mitigation, safe water, nutrition and disability support — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1 before you give.
Top 10 NGOs in Srikakulam
Ten trusted NGOs in Srikakulam across tribal children's education, women's empowerment, cyclone resilience and rural development — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1.
Top 10 NGOs in Idukki
Ten trusted NGOs in Idukki across tribal self-help groups and housing, plantation-worker welfare, health and disaster resilience — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1.
Top 10 NGOs in Mandya
Ten trusted NGOs in Mandya across farmer livelihoods, girls' education, rural development and child rights — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1 before you give.
Top 10 NGOs in Ballari
Ten trusted NGOs in Ballari across disability empowerment, women's and migrant welfare, child rights and Dalit development — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1.
Top 10 NGOs in Chhindwara
Ten trusted NGOs in Chhindwara across tribal health and nutrition, Adivasi education and rural livelihoods — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1 before you give.
Top 10 NGOs in Nandurbar
Ten trusted NGOs in Nandurbar across tribal children's health and nutrition, Bhil education and rural development — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1.
Top 10 NGOs in Yavatmal
Ten trusted NGOs in Yavatmal across farmer support, water and watershed work, education and rural welfare — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1 before you give.
Top 10 NGOs in Nagercoil
Ten trusted NGOs in Nagercoil across fishing-community welfare, women's education, disability rehabilitation and coastal resilience — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1.
Top 10 NGOs in Kanchipuram
Ten trusted NGOs in Kanchipuram across child-labour elimination, women's self-help groups, health and rural development — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1.
Top 10 NGOs in Bhuj
Ten trusted NGOs in Bhuj and Kutch across women artisans, craft heritage, earthquake reconstruction and water — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1.
Top 10 NGOs in Sikar
Ten trusted NGOs in Sikar across the girl child, education, health and rural development in Shekhawati — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1 before you give.
Top 10 NGOs in Panipat
Ten trusted NGOs serving Panipat across migrant children's education, child rights, worker welfare and women's empowerment — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1.
Top 10 NGOs in Moradabad
Ten trusted NGOs in Moradabad across child rights, education, women's empowerment and skilling for artisan families — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1.
Top 10 NGOs in Ayodhya
Ten trusted NGOs in Ayodhya across community health, women's self-help groups, disability and rural development — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1.
Top 10 NGOs in Kurukshetra
Ten trusted NGOs serving Kurukshetra across cow shelters, the girl child, education and elderly care — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1 before you give.
Top 10 NGOs in Navsari
Ten trusted NGOs in Navsari across tribal livelihoods, education, women's empowerment and rural development — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1 before you give.
Top 10 NGOs in Kadapa
Ten trusted NGOs in Kadapa across the girl child, women's empowerment, education and rural development — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1 before you give.
Top 10 NGOs in Cooch Behar
Ten trusted NGOs in Cooch Behar across maternal and child health, education, women's and transgender welfare and child rights — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1.
Top 10 NGOs in Rewa
Ten trusted NGOs in Rewa across tribal and rural development, water conservation, education and care for orphans and elders — and how to verify their 12A, 80G and CSR-1.