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Role of NGO

Quick points to Remember
• NGO is a Non -government organisation

• Does not work for profit motive
• Free from government interference
• Helpage India, Udaan welfare are some examples

Introduction
An NGO is a Non-governmental organisation working for the community with an
intention of bringing a social, political, environmental or any other positive change.
The government does not interfere in the activities of an NGO but these NGOs
definitely aid the government in the betterment of the society.
Key Points

• The United Nations in 1945 gave the word Non-Governmental organisation.
• An NGO is usually formed by a group of volunteers that is people who
voluntarily want to take up some work for the society. Gradually other
members join the NGO. There may also be some paid staff.
• The members can have a membership subscription fee and after that they
basically run on donations and charities.
• The main objective of NGO can be to bring about a social change, political
awareness, developmental work, environmental change etc. Making profits
has never been the main motive for NGOs
• These organisations identify an issue and then decide their purpose
contributing their best efforts to solve the problem area.
• Such organisations may work at local, state, national or international level.

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