Category Archives: General

Civil Society Report : India’s Million Missions

Posted on March 9, 2023 by SRRF

A group of Civil Society organisations (named as CSO Coalition@75) have undertaken a research study to put together contribution of Civil Society as the nation celebrates its 75th Year of Independence. It is an important report which documents how the … Continue reading →

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Government seeking support in COVID-19 response activities

Posted on April 7, 2020 by SRRF

Recently FCRA Dept has sent letters to all NGOs registered with it, seeking support of non-profit community in fight against COVID-19 (click here to download). Some of you have wondered what should be the response of the CO community in … Continue reading →

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Letter to Finance Minister on Budget 2020 for non-profit sector

Posted on February 20, 2020 by SRRF

Dear SRRF Dialogue Members, We are glad to inform that CSO Support Cell on behalf of civil society, has submitted a letter to Finance Minister with around 130+ signatures earlier today. The speed with which this letter has been organised … Continue reading →

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Sad News of passing away of Sh Vijay Sardana, Founding President of SRRF

Posted on March 30, 2018 by SRRF

Dear Dialogue Members, With profound sorrow, I inform SRRF Dialogue members that Shri Vijay K. Sardana (Founder President of SRRF), has passed away yesterday morning (28/03/2018) after a brief period of illness. Shri Sardana ji, 73, had devoted almost his … Continue reading →

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Foreign Interns

Posted on October 27, 2015 by SRRF

Dear Network members, We are an NGO working in the fields of sustainable energy, agriculture and waste management. A boy of 16 years from Korea is showing interest to come to India for a two months internship at our organisation. … Continue reading →

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Can an NGO open a office in residential area/flat

Posted on May 21, 2015 by SRRF

Dear All I want to open a new question and will wait for your response. Can an NGO open a office in residential area/flat.If yes what is rule/guideline?If no what are options? With regards SCPandey

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Sustainability of Voluntary sector

Posted on May 18, 2015 by SRRF

Dear Friends, No one can deny that voluntary efforts do require funds and other resources. Central and State Governments do not seem to be positively inclined towards NGOs. We, the NGOs have to look for resources with in the Country … Continue reading →

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Feedback report of the workshop “Service Tax, FCRA & Taxation for NGOs” 9th May 2015

Posted on May 18, 2015 by SRRF

FEEDBACK REPORT ON Service Tax, FCRA & Taxation for NGOs workshop [Saturday, 9th May 2015, India International Centre (Annexe), 40 Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi – 110003] Dear Friends with a special Hello to all the Participants who attended the … Continue reading →

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Smart City Means

Posted on January 14, 2015 by SRRF

Dear Friends, Wish you all Happy Sankranthi / Pongal! Smart Cities should satisfy certain basics without which other smart elements established at whatever cost would not be sustainable. The Central Smart City -project plan should detail the strategies to achieve … Continue reading →

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BUDGET-2014 CHANGES IMPACTING NGO SECTOR

Posted on July 11, 2014 by SRRF

Budget is generally a disappointment for the NGO community, with only a very few benefits. CSR expenditure of companies not to be tax deductible. Thus a big disappointment for companies, who now may resort to camouflage it under other sections. … Continue reading →

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