{"id":351110,"date":"2025-12-02T14:31:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T09:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=351110"},"modified":"2025-12-02T14:31:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T09:01:28","slug":"ngos-in-up-issues-contribution-and-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/ngos-in-up-issues-contribution-and-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"NGOs in UP- Issues, Contribution and Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"

Uttar Pradesh ranks among the states with the highest number of registered NGOs in India, with 2023 estimates indicating that it has over 27,000 such organizations, the largest in the country according to NGO Darpan portal.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Table of Content<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What are NGOs?<\/a>
\nLegislations and Constitutional provisions regarding the NGOs<\/a>
\nProminent NGOs in UP<\/a>
\nContribution of NGOs in UP<\/a>
\nImpact of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in UP<\/a>
\nIssues related with NGOs in UP<\/a>
\nWay Forward<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>What are NGOs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The UN defines NGOs (Non- Profit Organization) as independent, non-profit, voluntary citizen groups operating at local, national, or international levels to promote public welfare. The World Bank describes them as organizations focused on reducing suffering, protecting vulnerable groups, preserving the environment, and delivering key social or community development services.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Legislations and Constitutional provisions regarding the NGOs<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010<\/b><\/td>\nThe act ensures that the recipients of foreign contributions adhere to the stated purpose for which such contribution has been obtained.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999<\/b><\/td>\nIt aims to facilitate external trade and payments and promote the orderly development and maintenance of foreign exchange market in India.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Constitutional Provisions for NGOs in India<\/b><\/td>\n\u25cf<\/b>Article 19(1)(c) on the right to form associations<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25cf Article 43 which highlights the State\u2019s having an endeavor to promote cooperatives in rural areas<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25cf Concurrent List in Entry 28 mentions Charities and charitable institutions, charitable and religious endowments and religious institutions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>Prominent NGOs in UP<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
NGO Name<\/b><\/td>\nLocation<\/b><\/td>\nArea of Work\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SEWA<\/b><\/td>\nLucknow, Barabanki, and Firozabad<\/span><\/td>\nIt seeks to ensure women\u2019s full employment and self-reliance<\/strong>, promoting their economic empowerment<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Guria India<\/b><\/td>\nVaranasi<\/span><\/td>\nCombating<\/span> child prostitution <\/b>and the<\/span> trafficking of women.<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pratham<\/b><\/td>\nAgra, Lucknow, Rampur, and Varanasi<\/span><\/td>\nEnhances learning outcomes<\/strong> in disadvantaged areas.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sarthi Foundation<\/b><\/a><\/td>\nLucknow, Firozabad, Baraut, Lalitpur, Jhansi, Bulandshahr, Fatehpur, and Barabanki<\/span>.<\/span><\/td>\nEnsures a better future for children from marginalized communities<\/strong>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HelpAge India<\/b><\/td>\nLucknow<\/span><\/td>\nSupports the elderly by providing healthcare, advocacy<\/strong>, and essential services<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Akshaya Patra<\/b><\/td>\nVrindavan, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Mant, and Varanasi<\/span><\/td>\nRole in the Mid-day Meal Scheme, <\/strong>operates centralized kitchens.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abhinav<\/b><\/td>\nMuzaffarnagar<\/span><\/td>\nWorks to raise awareness about safe drinking water<\/b> and sanitation.<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parivartan “The Change”<\/b><\/td>\nMoradabad<\/span><\/td>\nFocuses on promoting sustainable use of natural resources<\/strong> and encouraging people to act responsibly toward the environment.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amanat Foundation<\/b><\/td>\n Fatehpur<\/span><\/td>\nEducation<\/strong>, poverty alleviation<\/span>, healthcare<\/span>, and women’s empowerment<\/span>, focusing on marginalized and underprivileged communities<\/strong>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Goonj\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nNoida<\/span><\/td>\nIt provides disaster relief, humanitarian support, and community development services<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nishchaya Foundation\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nVaranasi<\/span><\/td>\nWorking for education,livelihood,health,women empowerment and environment protection.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prarambh<\/b><\/td>\nAgra<\/span><\/td>\nWorks for both humans and animals through community development<\/strong> and support services<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>Contribution of NGOs in UP<\/b><\/h2>\n