EOI Summary at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Rajasthan |
| Issuing Authority | Rajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation (RSLDC) |
| Title of Tender/EOI | Expression of Interest (EOI) for Mukhya Mantri Nari Shakti Kaushal Samarthya Yojana (MNSKSY) |
| Tender Value | Not Disclosed (Based on per-hour training cost for 5000 beneficiaries) |
| Tender Fee | ₹ 30,000/- (Non-Refundable; Exempted for Govt. Institutions/PSUs) |
| EMD | ₹ 1,00,000/- (Refundable; Exempted for Govt. Institutions/PSUs) |
| Last Date of Submission (Online) | 9th March 2026 (As per Corrigendum) |
| Last Date of Submission (Offline/Hard Copy) | 13th March 2026 (As per Corrigendum) |
| Time of Submission | By 5:00 PM IST |
| Mode of Submission | Online (via SSO Portal on RSLDC ISMS) + Hard Copy |
| DOWNLOAD Tender/EOI | DOWNLOAD EOI |
Corrigendum Updates
Please Note: The original EOI dated 29th December 2025 has been amended. Below are the key changes applicants must consider:
- Last Date Extension: The online submission deadline has been extended to 9th March 2026, and the hard copy submission deadline to 13th March 2026.
- Turnover Relaxation: The minimum average annual turnover requirement has been relaxed from ₹50 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs for all agencies.
- District List Update: The list of districts (Annexure 13) has been partially revised.
- Evaluation Matrix: Annexure 15 (a & b) has been revised and is enclosed with the corrigendum.
Detailed Summary of the EOI for MNSKSKY, RSLDC
4. Introduction
The Rajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation (RSLDC), the nodal agency for skill development in Rajasthan, invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from eligible national agencies. This initiative is part of the Mukhya Mantri Nari Shakti Kaushal Samarthya Yojana (MNSKSY), a state government scheme dedicated to empowering the women of Rajasthan. The primary goal is to empanel qualified Training Partners to provide industry-relevant skill training to unemployed and underemployed girls and women, thereby enhancing their employability and creating better livelihood opportunities through wage or self-employment.
5. Objective of the EOI
The main objectives of this EOI are:
- To empanel 41 Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) as Training Partners.
- To select 29 PIAs from a “Skill background” and 12 PIAs from a “Non-Skill background” (with flexibility to adjust if sufficient applications aren’t received in one category).
- To organize short-term, industry-relevant skill training programs for women across Rajasthan.
- To facilitate job opportunities and enhance the employability of the state’s women.
6. Key Dates (Post-Corrigendum)
- EOI Release Date: 29th December 2025
- Online Submission Deadline: 9th March 2026 (until 5:00 PM IST)
- Hard Copy Submission Deadline: 13th March 2026
7. Tender Fee and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
- Proposal Processing Fee:
- Amount: ₹ 30,000/-
- Nature: Non-Refundable.
- Exemption: Government Institutions and PSUs are exempted.
- Mode: Online payment on the ISMS Portal.
- Earnest Money Deposit (EMD):
- Amount: ₹ 1,00,000/-
- Nature: Refundable (without interest).
- Exemption: Government Institutions and PSUs are exempted.
- Forfeiture: EMD is forfeited if the applicant withdraws the proposal during the validity period (90 days) or fails to sign the MoU after being shortlisted.
8. Scope of Work
The selected Training Partner (TP) / Project Implementing Agency (PIA) will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of the skill development project, which includes:
- Establishing a dedicated Skill Development Centre (SDC) in the allotted district.
- Mobilizing and counseling eligible women candidates.
- Imparting skill training as per NSQF-aligned curricula.
- Arranging for assessment and certification through designated SSCs/NCVT.
- Ensuring placement for 50% of trained women (20% wage employment and 30% work-from-home/job work) for a minimum of 3 months.
- Installing and maintaining Aadhaar-enabled biometric attendance (AEBAS) and IP cameras for live monitoring.
- Tracking placed candidates for one year post-placement.
- Submitting success stories and maintaining records for three years.
9. Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners
- Entity Type: Must be a registered Proprietorship, Partnership, Private/Public Limited Company, Society, Trust, or Government Institution.
- Operational Experience: Must be active and operational for the last three years (FY 2022-23 to 2024-25).
- Financials:
- Minimum Avg. Annual Turnover: ₹ 30 Lakhs (Revised via Corrigendum).
- Must have positive net worth in the last three financial years.
- Submit audited financials and ITR with a CA certificate (including UDIN).
- Blacklisting: The agency must not be blacklisted by any government or donor agency.
- Specific Requirements:
- For Skill Background Agencies: Must have trained at least 500 and placed at least 300 candidates in the last three years.
- For Non-Skill Background Agencies: Must have conducted at least one training program in the last three years.
10. Selection Process and Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated by a scrutiny committee based on a merit-based scoring system (out of 100 marks) detailed in Annexure 15.
- For Skill Background Agencies:
- Annual Turnover (Skill Projects): 20 marks
- Number of SDCs established: 10 marks
- Youth Trained: 20 marks
- Youth Placed: 20 marks
- Placement Tie-ups: 10 marks
- Women-specific programs conducted: 10 marks
- Applying for Priority ‘A’ Category districts: 10 marks
- For Non-Skill Background Agencies:
- Annual Turnover (Other businesses): 20 marks
- Training Programs Conducted: 20 marks
- Govt. Projects Completed: 20 marks
- Women Empowerment Projects: 10 marks
- Value of Govt. Projects: 20 marks
- Applying for Priority ‘A’ Category districts: 10 marks
Tie-Breaker: In case of a tie, preference is given to the agency with the higher turnover, then higher training numbers, then higher placement numbers, and finally, the earliest online submission.
11. Empanelment Procedure
- Apply Online: Submit the proposal on the RSLDC ISMS portal via SSO ID by the deadline.
- Submit Hard Copy: Send a hard copy of the complete application to the RSLDC office within 5 days of the EOI closing date.
- Evaluation: RSLDC evaluates the proposal (desk appraisal) within 60 days.
- Empanelment: Successful applicants receive an Empanelment Order and Sanction Order.
- SDC Establishment: The agency must establish the Skill Development Centre (SDC) and start training within 30 days of signing the MoU.
- Grievance: Unsuccessful agencies can appeal to the MD, RSLDC within 7 days with a fee of ₹2500/-.
12. Eligible Beneficiaries
- Target Group: Only Girls/Women who are domiciles of Rajasthan.
- Age Group: 16 to 50 years.
- Priority Beneficiaries: Widows, divorcees, victims of violence, BPL/NFSA families, SC/ST/Nomadic tribes, women laborers, and members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
- Note: Enrollment of male candidates is strictly prohibited.
13. Total Training Target and Job Roles
- Total Target: Training for 5,000 girls/women.
- Sectors/Courses: Training will be provided in new-age and traditional sectors as listed in Annexure 14:
- Apparel: Fashion Designer, Sampling Tailor
- Beauty & Wellness: Beauty Therapist, Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist
- Healthcare: General Duty Assistant (GDA)
- Logistics: Warehouse Associate, Courier Executive
- Retail & IT-ITES: Sales Executive, Data Entry Operator
- Handicrafts & Carpet: Traditional Hand Embroiderer
- Solar: 10% of the total target is reserved for the Solar sector.
14. Project Duration and Funding
- Duration: The project duration is 1 year from the date of signing the MoU, extendable by another year based on performance.
- Funding Pattern (Per Hour per Trainee):
- Category-I: ₹ 46.70
- Category-II: ₹ 40.00
- Category-III: ₹ 33.40
- Security Deposit (SD): Shortlisted agencies must pay ₹ 2,50,000/- per SDC at the time of establishment. (Exempted for Govt. Institutions/PSUs).
15. Mode and Address for Submission
- Mode:
- Online: Applicants must apply online through the RSLDC portal using their SSO ID.
- Offline (Hard Copy): A physical copy of the entire online application, with all annexures, must be submitted to the address below within 5 days of the online closing date.
- Address for Submission (Hard Copy):
Managing Director,
Rajasthan Skill & Livelihoods Development Corporation,
Kaushal Bhawan, EMI Campus, J-8-B,
Jhalana Institutional Area, Jaipur – 302004
16. Other Important Terms and Conditions
- Sub-letting/Franchisee: Strictly prohibited. Violation will lead to blacklisting.
- District Allocation: Preference is given to agencies applying for “Category A” districts. An agency will be allotted only one district.
- Course Changes: Once a district, sector, or course is allotted, no change requests will be entertained.
- Monitoring: The TP must integrate their SDC with RSLDC’s ISMS for real-time monitoring via AEBAS and IP cameras.
- Jurisdiction: All legal matters shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Jaipur only.
- Validity: The EOI proposal must be valid for 90 days from the submission date.
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