Passport Number For NRIs

When I tried to register as an NRI, GiveIndia asked me for my passport number. Why do you need this sensitive information?

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, requires us to store passport numbers of NRIs who donate online. Since the source of funds is outside India and the donation is exempt under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, they require us to capture this information.

However, if you register as a citizen of another country, you will be able to donate without providing your passport number. However you will be able to choose only those NGOs on our site that are allowed to receive funding from foreign citizens. Our mission is to promote efficient and effective giving that provides opportunities for the underprivileged in India.