Summary: EoI for Empanelment of Implementing Agencies for ESDP Scheme FY 2025-26
Introduction:
The Office of the Development Commissioner (MSME), under the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India, has published an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the empanelment of Implementing Agencies (IAs) for the Financial Year 2025-26. This EoI invites eligible government and autonomous institutes to organize training programmes under the Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP) scheme. The scheme aims to foster self-employment, innovation, and economic growth by providing technical and managerial training.
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Objective:
The primary objective of the ESDP scheme is to promote self-employment and entrepreneurship across India, with a special focus on inclusive growth. The programme aims to:
- Enhance entrepreneurial skills and capacity building for MSMEs.
- Foster innovation and generate employment opportunities.
- Provide technical upskilling and business innovation training.
- Target youth, women, and disadvantaged groups to drive economic development.
Key Dates:
- Date of EoI Publication: [To be ascertained from the official notice publication date on the website]
- Submission Deadline: 21 days (05-09-2025) from the date of publication of this notice. Applicants must check the official website for the exact deadline.
- Website for Updates: www.dcmsme.gov.in (Check the ‘Notice Board’ section)
EMD (Earnest Money Deposit):
- Not Applicable. This EoI does not require any Earnest Money Deposit.
Tender Fees:
- Not Applicable. There is no fee for applying to this Expression of Interest.
Scope of Work:
The selected Implementing Agencies will be responsible for:
- Organizing and conducting high-quality training programmes under the ESDP scheme.
- Proposing training programmes with specific geographical coverage and areas of specialization.
- Utilizing digital platforms for monitoring and evaluation as mandated by the scheme.
- Conducting various types of programmes as per the scheme guidelines:
- Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP): 1-Day
- Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme (ESDP): 6-Weeks
- Management Development Programme (MDP): 5-Days
- Advanced-ESDP (A-ESDP): 5-Days
- Advanced-MDP (A-MDP): 5-Days (Residential or Non-Residential)
Eligibility of Training Partners:
Eligible Entities:
- Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)
- Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
- National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
- Technology Centers (TCs) and Tool Rooms
- Central and State Universities
- Government Agricultural Universities
- Government Research Centres (Scientific, Agricultural, and others)
- Central Autonomous Bodies under the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.
- Institutes from Central and State Government departments.
Not Eligible (Explicitly Barred):
- Private Institutes, Private Universities, NGOs, Private Organizations, Private Bodies, and Private Companies are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply.
- Institutes already shortlisted for the ESDP Scheme in the current FY 2025-26 will not be considered again.
Selection Criteria:
Selection will be based on the evaluation of proposals against criteria including, but not limited to:
- Proven past experience in organizing entrepreneurship and skill development programmes (both under MSME ESDP and other schemes).
- Quality of infrastructure and resources to conduct training.
- Detailed proposal specifying geographical coverage and specialization areas.
- Track record of success stories from previous training programmes.
- Willingness and capability to adopt digital monitoring platforms.
- The final distribution of programmes among agencies will be decided by the ESDP Empowerment Committee to ensure a balanced geographical and thematic distribution.
Empanelment Procedure:
- Interested and eligible agencies must download the prescribed application format from the official website www.dcmsme.gov.in (Notice Board section).
- The completed application form, along with all supporting documents (past experience details, success stories, photographs, etc.), must be submitted via email to esdp.div@dcmsme.gov.in within the 21-day deadline.
- Applications will be evaluated by the concerned authority.
- The Empowerment Committee will finalize the empanelment and allocate programmes based on the proposed plan and mandate to maintain scheme ratios.
Eligible Beneficiaries:
The training programmes are targeted towards:
- Youth
- Women
- Disadvantaged groups
- Individuals aspiring for self-employment and entrepreneurship
Total Target to be Trained:
The specific national or agency-wise target is not specified in the EoI document. The total number of programmes and trainees will be determined by the Empowerment Committee based on the proposals received and the overall scheme allocation.
Job Roles / Course Focus Area:
The EoI requires applicants to propose their own Details/Title/Topic of Training Proposals. The focus areas should align with the scheme’s objective of promoting entrepreneurship and skill development. Proposed courses must be specified for each programme type (EAP, ESDP, MDP, A-ESDP, A-MDP).
Duration:
Programmes have fixed durations as per the scheme design:
- EAP: 1 Day
- ESDP: 6 Weeks
- MDP: 5 Days
- A-ESDP: 5 Days
- A-MDP: 5 Days (Residential or Non-Residential)
Funding and Payment Conditions:
- Implementing Agencies must submit a proposed consolidated budget programme-wise, particularly specifying costs for Advanced programmes (A-ESDP & A-MDP) as Residential or Non-Residential.
- Payment terms and funding patterns will be as per the prevailing ESDP Scheme Guidelines (https://demsme.gov.in/ESDP-Guidelines-new-01-04-2022.pdf).
Mode of Submission:
- Exclusively via Email. Hard copies or physical submissions are not mentioned.
- Email for Submission: esdp.div@dcmsme.gov.in
Address for Communication & Contact Info:
Joint Director (ESDP)
O/o DC (MSME),
Room No. 731, A-Wing, 7th Floor, Nirman Bhawan,
Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi – 110011
Email: esdp.div@dcmsme.gov.in
Other Important Terms and Conditions:
- It is mandatory to fill all columns in the application form. If any information is not applicable, ‘Nil’ must be written.
- The applicant must provide a declaration stating that they have read the scheme guidelines and that all information submitted is true and correct.
- The application must be signed and sealed by the Head of the Organization.
- The decision of the Office of DC (MSME) and its Empowerment Committee regarding empanelment and programme allocation will be final.
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