EOI for Skill Development Training Partnership under CMKVY/PMKVY in Korba, Chhattisgarh

Quick Information (At a Glance)

Introduction

The District Project Livelihood College Society, Korba (Chhattisgarh), under the guidance of the Collector, Korba, has released this Expression of Interest (EOI) on 11 May 2026. This EOI for Skill Development Training aims to empanel eligible Training Partners / Channel Partners to conduct skill development training programs under the Chief Minister Skill Development Scheme (Mukhyamantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana – MMKVY) , Prime Minister Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) , and other state/national skill initiatives.

The objective is to select sector-wise training providers who will deliver quality training, facilitate On-Job Training (OJT), and ensure placement of beneficiaries. This Skill RFP is a strategic initiative to achieve the targets set by the Chhattisgarh State Skill Development Authority (CSSDA).

Objective

The primary objectives of this New Skill Tender are:

1. To empanel skilled and experienced training partners across 24 identified sectors.
2. To provide demand-driven, quality skill training to youth of Korba district.
3. To facilitate certification, OJT, and minimum 70-80% placement for trained candidates.
4. To leverage infrastructure of Livelihood College Korba while utilizing partner expertise.
5. To comply with CSSDA and NSQF standards for all training programs.

Key Dates

Tender Fee and EMD

• Tender Fee: ₹500 (Rupees Five Hundred only) in the form of a Demand Draft payable to the Principal, Livelihood College, Korba.
• EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): ₹10,000 (Rupees Ten Thousand only) per sector/per application as an FDR (Fixed Deposit Receipt) in favor of the Principal, Livelihood College, Korba.
• Note: Applications without the required EMD FDR and tender fee DD will be rejected outright.

Scope of Work for Selected Training Partner

The selected Training Partner (Channel Partner) will be responsible for:

1. Training Delivery: Conducting skill training as per CSSDA/NSQF guidelines for allocated batches.
2. Mobilization: Identifying and enrolling eligible beneficiaries from Korba district.
3. Induction Kit & Consumables: Providing uniform, ID cards, and raw material required for training.
4. On-Job Training (OJT): Arranging mandatory OJT for trainees as per CSSDA rules.
5. Placement: Ensuring placement of trained candidates (self-employment/wage employment) through industry tie-ups.
6. Documentation: Maintaining all clerical records, attendance, discipline, safety, and cleanliness.
7. Assessment: Coordinating for assessment (MMKVY assessment fee borne by TP; PMKVY by Livelihood College).
8. Compliance: Following all directives issued by CSSDA, the district administration, and the Livelihood College management.

Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners

To apply for this Skill Tenders opportunity, the institution must meet any ONE of the following:

• Option A: Registered as a VTP (Vocational Training Partner) under CSSDA, Raipur in the relevant sector.
• Option B: Registered under Chhattisgarh Societies Registration Act 1973 / Companies Act 1956 / Trust Act (with minimum 3 years registration from the date of advertisement).
• Option C: Operating skill development programs under Chhattisgarh State / Government of India for the last 3 years.

Mandatory Documents (Without which application will be disqualified):

• Minimum 3 years of registration/experience.
• Not blacklisted by any state/central government (affidavit on ₹100 stamp paper).
• ITR returns for last 3 financial years (2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25) certified by CA.
• Valid PAN & GST number.
• EMD of ₹10,000 per sector as FDR.
• Tender fee DD of ₹500.

Selection Criteria (Score Matrix – 100 Marks)

Selection will be based on a Score Matrix (100 points total) as follows:

Empanelment Procedure

1. Purchase: Interested firms must purchase the EOI document by paying ₹500 DD from the Livelihood College office.
2. Submission: Submit the completed application in three sealed envelopes (A: Mandatory Docs, B: Sector-wise details, C: Complete info) by 12 June 2026.
3. Scrutiny: Committee will classify applications as Eligible/Ineligible.
4. Evaluation: Eligible applications will be scored based on the Score Matrix (Annexure).
5. Empanelment: Highest-scoring entities per sector will be selected as Training Partner.
6. Bank Guarantee: Selected partners must submit ₹50,000 as Bank Guarantee before training commencement.

Eligible Beneficiaries

• Youth of Korba district (specific demographic criteria as per MMKVY/PMKVY guidelines).
• Candidates meeting NSQF-aligned entry qualifications for each job role.

Total Target to be Trained

The EOI does not specify a fixed total target. Instead, targets will be allocated based on:

• Annual targets received under MMKVY from CSSDA.
• Potential targets under PMKVY.
• Sector-wise requirements as per the 24 listed sectors.
• The Livelihood College management reserves the right to allocate training as per requirement.

Job Roles / Courses / Focus Areas (24 Sectors)

Duration

Not explicitly fixed per course in this document. Training duration will be as per the specific Job Role/NSQF level under MMKVY/PMKVY guidelines (typically ranging from 150 to 600 hours).

Funding and Payment Conditions

• Training Cost: Determined as per CSSDA (for MMKVY) or Govt. of India (for PMKVY) guidelines.
• Online Claim Generation: Through CSSDA portal for MMKVY batches.
• Revenue Sharing (as per CSSDA Letter No. /914/ dated 28-01-2021):
  • If Lab cost > ₹10 lakh: Livelihood College gets 10%, Training Partner gets 90%
  • If Lab cost < ₹10 lakh: Livelihood College gets 15%, Training Partner gets 85%
  • Note: The above sharing is when building is provided by Livelihood College and lab setup by Training Partner.
• Payment: Made to Training Partner after deductions as per rules, only after state/government releases funds.
• Assessment Fee: MMKVY – by Training Partner; PMKVY – by Livelihood College.
• Changes: If state revises the sharing ratio, new rates apply to batches starting after the effective date.

Mode of Submission and Address

• Mode: Offline (Physical submission)
• Envelope System:
  • Envelope ‘A’: Mandatory documents (registration proof, DD for ₹500, FDR for ₹10,000, non-blacklist stamp, PAN/GST, ITR).
  • Envelope ‘B’: Sector-wise filled annexures (Annexure – I, II, III, IV, V).
  • Envelope ‘C’: Complete application form with all information.
• Address for Submission:Principal, District Project Livelihood College, Korba,
  ITI Rampur Korba Campus, near Employment Office,
  Korba, Chhattisgarh – 495677

Other Important Terms and Conditions

1. Blacklisting: Any past blacklisting by central/state government leads to disqualification.
2. Quality Monitoring: If training quality is found unsatisfactory at any stage, the security deposit (FDR) will be forfeited and contract terminated.
3. Trainer Requirement: ToT certified trainers (from Sector Skill Council) mandatory before training starts.
4. No Guarantee of Work: Livelihood College is not bound to allocate any minimum number of batches.
5. Dispute Resolution: Any dispute will be subject to the jurisdiction of Collector, Korba; his decision is final and binding.
6. Right to Amend: The Principal, Livelihood College Korba reserves the right to modify any terms in public interest or cancel the EOI without assigning any reason.
7. OJT Compulsory: On-Job Training is mandatory for all trainees as per CSSDA norms.
8. Placement Responsibility: Mobilization and placement are the sole responsibility of the selected Training Partner.

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