First, look for NGOs with a strong track record: verified impact in education, women’s empowerment, health or child welfare. A best NGO in India will have transparent reports, beneficiary stories, and community feedback.
Second, check if the NGO has a valid 80G certificate, this is official recognition from the Income Tax Department that donations made to it are eligible for tax deduction (usually 50% or 100% depending on the NGO’s approval type).
When donating, always do it through banking channels (online transfer, UPI, cheque, etc.) and request a donation receipt. The receipt should list the NGO’s 80G registration number, PAN, amount donated, and donor’s name.
This way you can both support impactful social work and legally reduce your taxable income- a sensible approach for charitable giving that benefits both society and yourself.
