Is NGO Registration Needed

Muslim Murasu, March 2011

Government cannot implement all welfare schemes in a democratic country all by itself. Service organizations provide support. On account of service rendered by N.G.Os during Tsunami crisis, 5000 crore rupees relief fund was collected. Though many organizations operate with a mind for service, some futile letter-pad organizations are operating only for collection of funds. A learned person can generously teach another student. Government showers hefty salaries for teachers. Teachers who rush to house at 4’o clock in the evening form a large number. Though many schools and colleges are sprouting, some good hearts are needed to willfully impart education. People in the Muhalla will show special respect. Registration office, bank account, management committee, foreign exchanges are not needed. N.G.O service has not evolved into a people’s movement in Tamilnadu. Organiser magazine informs that India received donation of 10,000 crore rupees last year. Delhi based organizations are garnering huge donations. Christians are the forerunners in giving and receiving donations.
America, England and Germany top the list of donators. Home Ministry statistics quote 34,803 registered organizations. 18,796 organizations operate depending on foreign funds. Tamilnadu and Andhra follow next after Delhi circle. N.G.Os based in Chennai, Bangalore and Mumbai are kings in collections. Christianity oriented organizations receive huge amounts of funds. America has donated 2928 crore rupees, England 1269 crore, Germany 971 crore, Italy 515 crore, and Netherland 414 crore rupees. Developed countries should donate even many times more for poor and middle-income group countries. Muslim organizations should try to get more foreign funds for missionary works, constructing houses, education, drinking water and medical and science development. Good works can continue on the basis of Foreign Exchange Management Act and with the approval of Home Ministry. To help and uplift poor Muslims in Tamilnadu is part of patriotism. World has today shrunk into a village. Muslim service organizations in Tamilnadu should gear up and harness more money from developed countries, oil rich countries and Arab countries. But because of lack of transparency and candor in selection process for management board, asset value and foreign visits, and lack of public contact, doubts arise over the N.G.O service.