New Rules Soon For Non-Profits, NITI Aayog To Be In Control: Government
April 06, 2017
The draft guidelines say the non-profits must give details of the audited account, IT returns, area of operation and names of key personnel. They will be granted accreditation only after their internal governance, ethical standards and past record are evaluated.
The non-profits which gain accreditation, will again be subject to three-tier scrutiny for the funds they utilise. Criminal cases will be filed against the non-profits in case of any irregularities, the government has told the court.
The draft guidelines also say if the government is not satisfied with the progress of the projects, or feels that any guidelines have been violated, it reserves the right to terminate grants with immediate effect.
The central agency, NITI Aayog will also maintain a database and put in place a system to manage and provide information relating to non-governmental organisations. The Niti Aayog portal -- NGO Darpan -- will store information on the non-profit's works and funding.