1. INTRODUCTION

The Gujarat Skill Development Mission (GSDM), operating under the ambit of the Government of Gujarat, has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the empanelment of reputed organizations under the Mukhyamantri Bhavishyalakshi Kaushalya Vikas Yojana (MBKVY). This initiative is designed to address the evolving human resource requirements of emerging industries by equipping the youth of Gujarat with demand-driven, future-ready skills.

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The MBKVY scheme focuses on New Age industry demand-based short-term courses that align with sectoral workforce needs. GSDM aims to expand its network of training partners by leveraging existing infrastructure of ITIs, educational institutions (both Government and Private), skill development centers, and industry establishments. The objective is to provide state-of-the-art training facilities and practical exposure to candidates using the latest technology.

This EOI for Skill Development Training is part of a broader strategy to promote employability, entrepreneurship, and industry-readiness among the youth. The scheme prioritizes sectors such as Semiconductor, Green Jobs, Tourism & Hospitality, Logistics, and Sports in view of upcoming national and international events including the Commonwealth Games.

GSDM invites proposals from eligible and experienced organizations for empanelment, establishment of training infrastructure, and delivery of skill development programmes under MBKVY. This is a significant opportunity for training providers, industry players, and educational institutions to participate in one of Gujarat’s flagship skill development missions.

2. OBJECTIVE

The primary objectives of this EOI are as follows:

To empanel qualified and capable Training Partners (TPs) and Skill Development Centers (SDCs) for implementation of MBKVY across Gujarat.
To promote New Age industry demand-based short-term courses that are aligned with emerging economic sectors.
To enhance the employability of youth through industry-relevant training, On-the-Job Training (OJT), certification, and placement support.
To leverage existing infrastructure of government and private institutions for scalable skill development.
To ensure quality training delivery through adherence to NSQF norms, use of technology, and robust monitoring mechanisms.
To prioritize sectors with high growth potential and employment generation capacity.

This skill RFP aims to create a sustainable ecosystem for vocational training that bridges the gap between industry demand and skilled workforce supply.

3. KEY DATES

Event	Date
Release of EOI	As published on GSDM website
Last date for online submission	15-03-2026 till 5.00 PM
Last date for hard copy submission	Within 10 days from online application
Date of opening of proposals	To be communicated by GSDM
Issuance of Letter of Intent (LoI)	To be communicated

Note: Applicants are advised to regularly visit the official GSDM website for updates and amendments.

4. EMD / SECURITY DEPOSIT (PERFORMANCE BANK GUARANTEE)

Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG): 5% of the total value of the Letter of Intent (LoI).
Submission Timeline: Within 30 days from the date of issuance of LoI.
Forfeiture Conditions: PBG shall be confiscated in cases of:
- Fake or mass enrolments
- Non-existent training center
- Unauthorized enrolment of ITI students
- Training center closed during surprise inspection
- Less than 50% trainee attendance without justification
- Absence of ToT certified trainers
- Non-functional or missing CCTV/DVR systems

5. TENDER FEE / PROPOSAL PROCESSING FEE

Non-refundable Proposal Processing Fee: ₹5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only) per application.
Mode of Payment: Demand Draft drawn in favor of “Gujarat Skill Development Society” payable at any scheduled commercial bank.
Submission Requirement: The DD must be placed in a separate envelope labeled “Cover B: Demand Draft” along with the covering letter.
Rejection Criteria: Proposals unaccompanied by the processing fee shall be summarily rejected.
Multiple Applications: A separate processing fee is applicable for each sector-specific application.

6. SCOPE OF WORK

The empanelled training partners shall be responsible for the following:

Establishment of Skill Development Centers (SDCs) with adequate infrastructure, equipment, tools, and trainers as per course requirements.
Mobilization and Counselling of eligible youth for enrolment in MBKVY courses.
Training Delivery as per GSDM guidelines, using NSQF-aligned or GCVT/KSU curricula.
On-the-Job Training (OJT): Minimum one MoU per training center with industry/hospital/company etc. for OJT placement.
Attendance Management: Mandatory use of Aadhaar-enabled biometric attendance system for daily In/Out tracking.
Assessment and Certification: Through concerned Sector Skill Councils (SSCs), GCVT, or KSU. Assessment fees to be borne by GSDM directly.
Placement Support: Ensure continuous employment for a minimum of 3 months for at least 70% of trained candidates.
Post-Placement Tracking: Tracking of placed youth for 6 months from training completion.
Compliance and Monitoring:
- Installation of CCTV cameras and DVR with 90-day HD recording.
- Linkage of CCTV with GSDM command center.
- High-speed internet (minimum 30 MBPS).
- Power backup arrangement.
Reporting and Documentation: Submission of training data, attendance records, CCTV footage, and other documents as required by GSDM.

7. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR TRAINING PARTNERS

A. Type of Entities Eligible:

Hospitals, Industries, Organizations, Proprietorships, Partnership Firms, Private/Public Limited Companies, Societies, Trusts, Associations working in the relevant sector.
Government institutions and Government-promoted entities.
Universities, Higher Educational Institutes (Technical/Professional) with affiliation/recognition from relevant board or council.

B. Mandatory Eligibility Conditions:

Parameter	Requirement
Operational Presence in Gujarat	Minimum 2 years as on date of application
Average Annual Turnover (Last 3 years)	₹1 Crore or more (FY 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25)
Blacklisting Status	Not blacklisted/debarred by any State/Central Govt or Donor Agency
OJT MoUs	Minimum 1 MoU per training center with industry/hospital/company etc. in applied sector
Training Infrastructure	Fully equipped with trainers, tools, equipment, CCTV, biometric, internet, power backup
ToT Certified Trainers	Mandatory for each job role
Training Capacity	Minimum 100 youth per year per SDC

Exemption: Government institutions and Government-promoted entities are exempted from all eligibility criteria.

8. SELECTION CRITERIA

The evaluation of proposals shall be carried out through a two-stage process:

Stage 1: Desk Appraisal

Verification of eligibility criteria.
Completeness of application and supporting documents.
Compliance with EOI terms and conditions.

Stage 2: Evaluation of Proposals

Assessment of technical capacity, infrastructure readiness, and past performance.
Review of OJT MoUs and industry linkages.
Readiness for surprise physical inspection.

Priority Sectors:

Semiconductor
Green Jobs
Tourism & Hospitality
Logistics
Sports (in view of Commonwealth Games)

Note: GSDM reserves the sole discretion to accept or reject any proposal without assigning any reason.

9. EMPANELMENT PROCEDURE

Online Application: Submit detailed proposal on GSDM portal.
Hard Copy Submission: Print of online application with all documents in spiral binding to be sent in “Cover A: Application for MBKVY”.
Demand Draft Submission: In separate “Cover B: Demand Draft”.
Proposal Processing: Desk appraisal → Evaluation → Sanction Order → Agreement Signing.
Issuance of Letter of Intent (LoI): Allocation of target and training centers.
Performance Bank Guarantee: 5% PBG submission within 30 days of LoI.
Empanelment Validity: 1 year from date of agreement, extendable at GSDM discretion.

Important:

One application = One sector only.
Multiple sectors require separate applications.
Change of training center location or job role not permitted post-submission.

10. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES

Unemployed youth of Gujarat seeking skill upgradation.
Candidates meeting the entry qualification criteria specified for each job role.
ITI students may enrol only with prior written permission from the respective ITI Principal.
Candidates must maintain minimum 70% attendance to remain eligible for training and payment claims.

11. TOTAL TARGET TO BE TRAINED

The total number of candidates to be trained under MBKVY shall be decided by GSDM on a per-training partner and per-job role basis. Allocation of targets will be communicated through the Letter of Intent (LoI). Each Skill Development Center must have a minimum training capacity of 100 youth per year.

12. JOB ROLES / COURSES / FOCUS AREA

Course list and job roles under MBKVY are published on the GSDM official website:
https://skills.gujarat.gov.in/mbky.htm
Courses are categorized under New Age industry demand-based sectors including but not limited to:
- IT/ITES
- Electronics & Semiconductor
- Green Energy / Solar
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Healthcare
- Sports Management
Both NSQF-aligned and Non-aligned courses (as per KSU/GCVT norms) are covered.

13. DURATION OF PROJECT

Initial Empanelment Period: 1 year from the date of signing of Agreement.
Extension: Subject to the sole discretion of GSDM based on performance and scheme requirements.

14. FUNDING AND PAYMENT CONDITIONS

A. Funding Pattern:

As per Common Cost Norms for NSQF-aligned courses.
As per KSU/GCVT norms for Non-aligned courses (as amended).

B. Payment Milestones:

Installment	Trigger Point	Percentage
1st Installment	Commencement of batch & validation of candidates (after 21 days)	30%
2nd Installment	Successful certification of trainees	40%
3rd Installment	Outcome-based (Placement achieved)	30%

C. OJT Payment Calculation:

Payment for OJT hours = 10% of training hours or total OJT hours, whichever is lower.
Example: Total course 1000 hours (Training 420 hrs + OJT 580 hrs) → OJT payable = 42 hrs → Total payable hours = 462 hrs.

D. Penalty Norms (Summary):

Violation	Consequence
Fake/Mass Enrolments	PBG confiscated, suspension/blacklisting
TC not found at address	PBG confiscated, suspension/blacklisting
ITI enrolment without permission	PBG confiscated, suspension/blacklisting
TC closed during inspection	PBG confiscated, suspension/blacklisting
<50% trainees present	PBG confiscated, suspension
No ToT trainer	PBG confiscated, suspension
CCTV/DVR not working	Suspension/blacklisting

15. MODE OF SUBMISSION

Online Submission:

Proposals must be submitted through the GSDM online portal.
Link available at: skills.gujarat.gov.in

Hard Copy Submission:

Print of online application along with all uploaded documents in spiral binding.
Envelope labeling:
- Cover A: “Application for MBKVY – Year 2026”
- Cover B: “Demand Draft” (Proposal Processing Fee)
Documents must be identical to online submission.

16. ADDRESS FOR SUBMISSION

The Mission Director
Gujarat Skill Development Mission (GSDM)
Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan, Block No. 2, Third Floor,
Gandhinagar – 382010, Gujarat

17. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

GSDM Rights: Reserves the right to amend courses, guidelines, payment norms, and penalty provisions at any time without prior notice.
Binding Decision: All decisions of GSDM regarding selection, target allocation, and dispute resolution shall be final and binding.
No Challenge: Applicants waive the right to challenge rejection or disqualification decisions.
Single Sector Restriction: One application per sector only. Multi-sector applications will be rejected.
Post-Submission Changes: No change in training center location or job role is permitted after submission.
Trainer Continuity: Trainers cannot be changed without prior written permission from GSDM.
Aadhaar Biometric: Mandatory for daily attendance; non-compliance leads to payment rejection.
CCTV Mandate: All classrooms/labs must have CCTV with 90-day HD recording; cameras linked to GSDM.
Internet & Power: Minimum 30 MBPS internet; generator/power backup mandatory.
Placement Commitment: Minimum 70% trainees to be employed for at least 3 months.
Tracking: 6-month post-placement tracking mandatory.
Language Proficiency: Training partners must have working knowledge of Gujarati for local communication.

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