Recognition Strengthens Institutional Credibility and National Engagement
NEW DELHI: The Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Ambedkar Chamber) (a National Chamber for SC, ST, OBC, Women, DTNT, Minority, EWS, LGBTQ+ communities, and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) entrepreneurs) has officially received its NGO DARPAN registration from NITI Aayog, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s institutional journey. The registration brings the Ambedkar Chamber under the national NGO database maintained by the Government of India, enabling greater transparency, credibility, and engagement with public institutions.
According to the official DARPAN record, the organisation has been allotted DARPAN ID: CG/2025/027231, with the registration status marked as Active. The registration date is 17 December 2025, as per the NITI Aayog NGO DARPAN portal.
The Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce and Industry is registered as a Section 8 Company (Non-Profit) under the Companies Act, 2013, with the Registrar of Companies as the registering authority. The organisation was incorporated with a focus on social and economic development initiatives.
Ambedkar Chamber has also received CSR – 1 Certification, that Enables the Chamber to undertake Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Projects Nationwide.
A Key Step Towards Structured Social Impact
The NITI Aayog NGO DARPAN registration formally recognizes Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce and Industry as an eligible implementing agency for CSR initiatives, allowing it to collaborate with corporates, public sector undertakings, and institutions to design and execute impactful projects in areas such as entrepreneurship development, skill building, education, livelihoods, inclusion, and social-economic empowerment programmes.
This certification enhances the Ambedkar Chamber’s credibility and positions it as a structured platform for advancing inclusive economic development, particularly for marginalized and underrepresented communities.
Leadership and Governance
The registered Chief Functionary of the Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce and Industry is Rusen Kumar, who serves as Director.
Focus Areas and Working Geography
As per the DARPAN records, Ambedkar Chamber’s primary working areas include:
- Dalit Upliftment
- Labour and Employment
- Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
- Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation
- Skill Development
Its secondary focus areas include education and literacy, microfinance, minority issues, and women’s development and empowerment.
Significance of NGO DARPAN Registration
The NGO DARPAN registration enables the Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce and Industry to:
- Apply for government grants and schemes
- Participate in policy consultations
- Engage with ministries and public sector institutions
- Enhance transparency and public trust
This recognition aligns Ambedkar Chamber with national development frameworks and strengthens its ability to contribute meaningfully to inclusive economic growth and social justice initiatives.
Rusen Kumar, National President, Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce and Industry says, “Receiving NITI Aayog’s NGO DARPAN registration is an important institutional milestone for the Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It strengthens our credibility, transparency, and ability to engage more meaningfully with government institutions in advancing inclusive and equitable development.”
“This recognition reinforces our commitment to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vision of economic empowerment with dignity. Through the Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, we aim to build structured opportunities in entrepreneurship, skill development, and livelihoods for marginalised communities across the country.”, Rusen Kumar added.
Strengthening Corporate–Community Partnerships
With this approval, the Ambedkar Chamber can now serve as a credible CSR implementation partner, aligning corporate resources with grassroots needs. The registration also ensures compliance, transparency, and accountability in CSR execution, which is increasingly important in India’s evolving CSR ecosystem.
The Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce and Industry™ has been empowering entrepreneurs from SC, ST, OBC, Women, DTNT, Minority, EWS, LGBTQ+ communities, and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) by enabling equal participation in India’s inclusive economic growth story.
As a national-level chamber of commerce, Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce and Industry™ is a Section 8 (not-for-profit) organisation registered under the Registrar of Companies and listed on the NGO DARPAN portal with active DARPAN ID: CG/2025/0297231. The Chamber works to promote inclusive entrepreneurship and focuses on key development sectors, including weaker section upliftment, labour and employment, MSME support, rural development & poverty alleviation, skill development, education and literacy, microfinance, minority issues, and women’s development and empowerment.
About the Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a non-profit organisation committed to promoting inclusive entrepreneurship, economic empowerment, and social justice, inspired by the ideas and vision of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The organisation aims to create sustainable opportunities for marginalised communities through enterprise development, skill building, and institutional support.
