NGOs in Maharashtra

The word NGO has been defined differently by American dictionary and Indian dictionary. According to American dictionary it is called as Non government organization, whereas on other side Indian dictionary abbreviates it as non gazetted officer. Universally meaning of American dictionary is widely accepted by masses.

In simple words, NGO can be described as an autonomous organization comprising a  group of persons sharing common interests voluntarily joining their hands to serve society, nation and world by  playing an important role in improving the conditions of the vulnerable section of society in form of registered trust, charitable organization or society. This group works for the welfare of society without any objective of earning profits. The funds in these organizations are generated from their own sources or from government sources in form of government aids. These organizations may appoint different persons and make payment for the services given by them, but these organizations do not distribute its profit among its members. The main objective of these objectives is UPLIFTMENT OF SOCIETY by improving the condition of the deprived section. These organization make people aware about the government policies and join hands with government organizations in spreading awareness about government  implement programmes to citizens.

Method of Registration: In India following method of registering NGOs prevails.

A group of person can get them registered as a NGO in form of  Trust, Society, Non-Profit Company under section – 25 companies.  Non-profit organisations in India (a) exist independently of the state; (b) are self-governed by a board of trustees or ‘managing committee’/ governing council, comprising individuals who generally serve in a fiduciary capacity; (c) produce benefits for others, generally outside the membership of the organisation; and (d), are ‘non-profit-making’, in as much as they are prohibited from distributing a monetary residual to their own members.

Separate rules and regulations are prescribed for all three categories of registering NGOs as trust, society or non-profit company.

NGO as Trust: All the states in India have their own Trust Acts prevailing in their respective states. In absence of Trusts Act general principles of the Indian Trusts Act 1882 are applicable. A trust in general can be defined as group of persons who set their own common objectives and principles and have certain number of members who are known as trustees in the board.

NGO as Society: A NGO can be registered as society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The main instrument of any society is the memorandum of association and rules and regulations (no stamp paper required), wherein the aims and objects and mode of management (of the society) should be enshrined.

NGO as non-profit company:  According to section 25(1)(a) and (b) of the Indian Companies Act, 1956, a section-25 company can be established ‘for promoting commerce, art, science, religion, charity or any other useful object’, provided the profits, if any, or other income is applied for promoting only the objects of the company and no dividend is paid to its members.

Legislation : Section-25 companies are registered under section-25 of the Indian Companies Act. 1956.

For major NGOs in Maharashtra, Please find the following:

NGO s	Location	Contact
ABM - Akhil Bhartiya Magasvargiya Samaj Prabhothan Sanstha	Flat No. 16, Prakash Apartmen Katemanivali, Kalyan (East) Thane – 421306 Maharashtra	Phone : 022- 3233133
ADS - Academy of Development Science	PO Kashele, Taluka Karjut. Raigarh – 410201 Maharashtra	Phone : 02148 - 24007 / 24008
AMM – Annapurna Mahila Mandal	10, Navnit, 125 Ram Maruti Road, Dadar Mumbai – 400028 Maharashtra	Phone : 022 – 4304474
Aalok Sansthan	Hiran Magri, Sector - 11 Udaipur Rajasthan - 313002	Phone : 0294 - 5844745
Ahmhi Amachya Arogya Sathi	At/Po Kurauweda Gadchiroli – 441209 Maharashtra
Education Society	At/Po. Naygaon, Taluka Biloli Nanded – 431709 Maharashtra	Phone : 62136
ICS – Indian Cancer Society Rehabilitation Centre	74, Jerbai Wadia Road, Parel Mumbai – 400012 Maharashtra	Phone : 022 – 4139445
IIYW - Indian Institute of Youth Welfare	134, Shiwaji Nagar Nagpur - 440010 Maharashtra	Phone :   12 -533421/536999
JBF – Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation	Bajaj Bhawan, 2nd Floor, Nariman Point Bombay – 400021 Maharashtra	Phone : 022 – 2842110
Jeevan Sanstha	6, Shree Apartments 917/16, Ganeshwadi, Near British Council Library Pune – 411000 Maharashtra	Phone : 0212 – 350239
Kustha Rog Nivaran Samiti	Shantivan Vill/Po – Nere, Taluka Panvel Raigarh – 410206 Maharashtra
MSS – Mahayogi Sewa Samiti, Warora	Annadwan Via Warora Chandrapur – 442914 Maharashtra	Phone : 07176 – 82034, 82425
Marathwada Navnirman Lokyat	Dhadpad, Post Box No 23, Ring Road, Ambajogai, Beed - 431517   Maharashtra	Phone : 02446 - 47217 / 47116
NIWCYD - National Insti Of Women, Child And Youth	Development Old Post Office Building Near Last Bus Stop, Main Road Khamta Nagpur – 440029 Maharashtra	Phone : 0712 – 260929, 552034