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Are NGOs are completely dependent on donations ?- Head of an ngo

I have been a part of an NGO for about 12 years now. Previous year I was appointed as a head of our NGO . Our NGO solely focuses on providing mid day meals in schools and also takes part in covid 19 food donations. Our NGO team is very big as there are people in each district of our state. Such a huge team not only has volunteers but there are a few paid employees in our organization too like the website developer, finance analyst , social media handle and many more who get paid monthly for their service. Whenever I go to colleges to create awareness about our NGO the most common question I get is - How do we manage when there is no donation? To clear everyone's doubt I would mention some of the other ways of income every NGOs has .   Membership Dues Because acquiring grants on a regular basis can be challenging, some NGOs have formed memberships with large corporations who in turn will need to pay a certain fee known as their membership dues. These members are not only bene...

Food security programs of India

Food security has always been a major concern for India and the government launched various programs to eradicate hunger. Many charitable organizations and NGOs are also playing a key role to address this issue. I was also part of an NGO team working toward this cause and I have witnessed poor conditions in backward areas. To achieve food security, all people should have physical and economic access to safe and nutritious food. Currently, the government has implemented various programs to address these issues, and let’s see some of them. 1. Public Distribution System (PDS) – The government is providing subsidized food materials to the people through PDS systems in the country. During the pandemic, the government distributed covid 19 food relief packages through these PDS shops. Families belonging to those below the poverty line receive additional food materials from these shops. A major chunk of government expenditure on food securities is spending on food subsidies provided throug...