Registrations & transparency
Every certificate a funder asks to see, in one place. Copies of certificates are available on request.
Registrations
| Registration | Number | Date | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Societies Registration Act, 1860The law under which NiViM is registered as a society, a legal body with its own identity. | MH/49/92(W) | 17/02/1992 | Wardha |
| Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950Earlier called the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950The Maharashtra law that registers and supervises public charitable trusts, through the Charity Commissioner. | F/1527 (W) | 01/07/1992 | Wardha |
| Income Tax PAN12A: NiViM’s income used for charity is not taxed. 80G: donors can claim a tax deduction on their gift. | AAATN7249L | 26/04/2005 | Nagpur |
| Income Tax 12A12A: NiViM’s income used for charity is not taxed. 80G: donors can claim a tax deduction on their gift. | E20084 / 2026-27 | 24/09/2021 | – |
| Income Tax 80G12A: NiViM’s income used for charity is not taxed. 80G: donors can claim a tax deduction on their gift. | F20215 / 2026-27 | 24/09/2021 | – |
| FCRA (foreign contributions)Renewed up to 30/03/2027The law that allows registered organisations to receive money from outside India, under close government watch. | 83870218 | 01/11/2016 | New Delhi |
| CSR-1, Ministry of Corporate AffairsCSR-1 is the registration that lets companies fund NiViM from their legal CSR budget. | CSR00005067 | 05/07/2021 | RoC Delhi |
| NGO DARPAN, NITI AayogNITI Aayog’s portal that gives each NGO a unique ID, needed to apply for government grants. | MH/2018/0220070 | 03/03/2018 | New Delhi |
| Animal Welfare Board of IndiaA statutory body set up under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, that recognises animal welfare organisations. | MH-143/2010 | 27/08/2009 | Chennai |
| MSME (Udyam)Udyam registration under the MSME Act, 2006, for units that make and sell goods or services. | MH/20/0060560 | 23/12/2021 | Nagpur |
| Maharashtra Goseva AyogA Maharashtra law that sets up the Goseva Ayog and requires every goshala to register with it. | MHGA/0381/NG | 25/03/2025 | Pune |
| Income Tax TAN | NGPNO27M69AH/49/92E | 14/10/2011 | Nagpur |
What each of these laws means, in plain words.
To request copies of certificates, audited accounts or the latest annual report, write to netravanvg@gmail.com.
Governance
NiViM is governed by a board of 8 directors, including a treasurer and a secretary, and advised by a committee that includes a retired judge and an advocate. The founder serves as honorary managing trustee.
Reports
Annual activity summaries from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 are on our impact page, with a list of detailed reports.
Registered, reported and ready to partner.