To get CSR funding, all NGOs need to register with the Central Government by filing Form CSR-1 with effect from April 1, 2021 The aim of the CSR-1 Form is efficient monitoring of CSR spendings in the country. Form CSR-1 is a registration form for getting CSR funding. It is termed as Form for “Registration of Entities for undertaking CSR activities”.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has made the CSR-1 form available on its website and made it mandatory for all the social organisations seeking CSR funds or CSR implementing agencies to file it. On the submission of the Form CSR-1 on the portal, a unique CSR Registration Number shall be generated by the system automatically.
NGOs that are eligible to file Form CSR-1 on MCA Portal for getting CSR Funding are as follows: