STARTING & REGISTERING A NGO, TRUST OR SOCIETY IN INDIA NGOs are organizations that usually work towards the promotion of certain causes or the welfare of a target population. In order to achieve their objectives, NGOs need to follow a meticulous approach right from the stage of conceptualization. Here is a brief step-by-step guide for starting an NGO in India: STEP 1: CONCEPTUALIZATION The first step is to lay down the issues that the NGO wants to address, and identify the mission and vision. STEP 2: FORMING THE GOVERNING BODY Before registering the organization, there needs to be a governing body in place that will be responsible for all activities and decisions of the organization. The governing body will be involved in all matters of strategic relevance, including strategic planning, financial management, human resources and networking. STEP 3: FORMULATION OF BYLAWS Every NGO in India is legally required to document a trust deed/Memorandum of Understanding/bylaw