Ministry of Social Justice NGO Funding – The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE), Government of India, implements programmes for the welfare and empowerment of disadvantaged and vulnerable sections of society.
The Ministry operates the e-Anudaan portal for online submission and processing of NGO proposals under various Grant-in-Aid schemes.
Major NGO Grant Schemes
The Ministry’s e-Anudaan portal currently lists several schemes under which eligible organisations can submit proposals, including:
National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR)
National Action Plan for Senior Citizens (NAPSrC)
Grant-in-Aid to Voluntary Organizations working for Scheduled Castes
Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE)
Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA)
The e-Anudaan system also covers certain schemes administered by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, including DDRS and ADIP.
Not every scheme is applicable to every NGO. Eligibility, project requirements and application arrangements vary according to the individual scheme guidelines.
How NGOs Can Apply
NGOs seeking to use the e-Anudaan system must first register with NITI Aayog’s NGO Darpan and obtain an NGO Unique ID.
They can then register on e-Anudaan using the NGO Darpan Unique ID and the organisation’s PAN, select applicable schemes and operational states, and submit and track proposals through the portal.
NGOs should check the specific scheme guidelines and current notifications before submitting a proposal.
Official Links
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment – Official Ministry website
e-Anudaan – NGO Grant Portal Official e-Anudaan portal
e-Anudaan – NGO Registration – NGO registration and application information
National Portal of India – Schemes for NGOs by MoSJE – Government information on NGO schemes
Last Verified: September 1, 2026
Conclusion: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment provides Grant-in-Aid opportunities for eligible organisations through several schemes, with e-Anudaan serving as the central online platform for NGO proposal submission and processing.
NGOs should review the individual scheme guidelines and official notifications to determine whether they are eligible for a particular programme.
Disclaimer :NGOportal only provides information about government schemes, grants and funding opportunities. We do not guarantee eligibility, funding, approval or selection. Government schemes, guidelines, eligibility requirements and application procedures may change. NGOs should always verify the latest information directly from the Ministry or the official e-Anudaan portal before applying.