Legal Status

VIEWS (Voluntary Integration for Education and Welfare of Society) is a legally registered, not profit, civil society organization based in Odisha, India. The organization maintains all mandatory statutory registrations to ensure compliance, transparency, and eligibility for National and International collaborations.

Societies Registration Act, 1860	Registration Number: GJM No. 7781-8 of 2008–2009 Date of Registration: 4th April 2008 Issuing Authority: Registrar of Societies, Ganjam, Odisha
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA)	FCRA Registration Number: 104910201 Date of Registration: 22nd March 2012 Valid Till: 22nd March 2027 Issuing Authority: Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Income Tax Act, 1961 – 12AA Registration	Registration Number: AABTV0563A25HY01 Date of Registration: 10th August 2012 Valid till: 31st March 2036 Purpose: Tax exemption for income generated through charitable activities
Income Tax Act, 1961 – 80G Registration	Registration Number: AABTV0563A25HY02 Date of Registration: 10th August 2012 Valid Till: 31st March 2031 Purpose: Enables donors to claim tax exemption under Section 80G
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Registration	CSR Registration Number: CSR00006334 Date of Registration: 20th May 2021 Purpose: Empanelment to receive CSR funds under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013
Permanent Account Number (PAN)	PAN: AABTV0563A
Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN)	TAN: BBNV00240C
NITI Aayog DARPAN Registration	DARPAN Unique ID: OR/2009/0016767

Accreditation and Memberships

VIEWS is proud to be recognized and affiliated with national and international platforms that align with our commitment to transparency, sustainability, and inclusive development. These affiliations enhance our credibility, foster collaboration, and expand our impact globally and locally.

Accreditations:

Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC):
Recognized for our contribution to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the grassroots level.
GuideStar India Transparency Certification:
Accredited for financial transparency and accountability.
GiveIndia Certification:
Verified for ethical fundraising and program credibility.

Memberships in Coalitions and Networks:

Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR):
Engaged in community-led disaster risk reduction worldwide.
Coalition for Street Children (CSC), UK:
Advocating for the rights of street-connected children globally.
Global Waste Cleaning Network (GWCN), UK:
Promoting environmental sustainability and waste management.
MasterPeace, Netherlands:
Part of a global movement for peacebuilding through youth and community engagement.
Organisation Internationale pour la Protection des Animaux (OIPA):
Supporting global advocacy for animal protection and welfare.
National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF), India:
Advancing regenerative and sustainable farming practices.
Youth4Water Plus, Bhubaneswar:
A youth-led movement promoting water conservation and climate resilience.

These affiliations reflect VIEWS’ commitment to global best practices, cross-sector collaboration, and a unified approach to community empowerment.