Key Information at a Glance
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. State | Kerala |
| 2. Issuing Authority | Kudumbashree (State Poverty Eradication Mission) |
| 3. Title of Tender/EOI | Expression of Interest (EoI) for Submission of Project Proposals under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY 2.0) – Place-II, Kerala SRLM (Action Plan 2025-2028) – Part II |
| 4. Value of the Tender | Not explicitly mentioned (project cost will depend on proposal & appraisal) |
| 5. Tender Fee | ₹25,000 + applicable GST (non-refundable) |
| 6. EMD | Not mentioned (not applicable for EoI stage) |
| 7. Last Date (Online+Hard Copy) | 8th July 2026 (Online) & 15th July 2026 (Hard Copy) |
| 8. Time of Submission | 11.59 PM (Online) |
| 9. Mode of Submission | Online + Hard copy |
| 10. DOWNLOAD Tender/EOI | 🔗Official Source (Recommended): Available on MoRD portal: https://kaushal.rural.gov.in/#/eoi ⬇️ Quick Access Copy (Optional): VIEW EOI ⚠️ Note: Always refer to the official website for latest updates and corrigendums |
Detailed Summary of the EoI
Objective
Kudumbashree (Kerala SRLM) invites applications from eligible entities to become Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) under the DDU-GKY 2.0 program. The goal is to skill and place rural poor youth in Kerala.
Eligibility Criteria (Who can apply?)
Applicant must have a valid PRN from MoRD, GoI, and be:
- Registered under: Indian Trusts Act, Societies Act, Cooperative Acts, Companies Act 2013, LLP Act 2008, or SHG federations (CLF/BLF).
- Govt. or semi-govt. organization.
- NGO registered with NITI Aayog’s Darpan Portal.
- >3 years old (except Start-ups).
- Captive employers, existing PIAs with >50% placement in DDU-GKY 1.0, or start-ups in skilling (recognized by DIPP).
Ineligibility (Who cannot apply?)
- Existing PIAs with recovery proceedings or <50% placement in DDU-GKY 1.0.
- Agencies whose key personnel were associated with defaulting PIAs.
- Sister concerns/subsidiaries of defaulting organizations.
- Agencies blacklisted by Govt.
- No consortiums allowed.
Key Financial & Operational Conditions
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Monthly Remuneration (India) | ₹10,000 (<6 months training) / ₹15,000 (6–12 months training) |
| Minimum Monthly Remuneration (Abroad) | ₹25,000 (both durations) |
| Minimum Placement Rate | 70% of trained candidates (mandatory to claim total project cost) |
| Placement Composition | Min 50% Wage Employment, Max 20% Self/Gig Employment |
| Placement Definition | Continuous/non-continuous employment for minimum 6 months (proof: bank/NEFT/UPI/PF/ESIC – no cash) |
| Training Start Deadline | On or before 31st August 2026 |
| Training Completion Deadline | On or before 31st December 2027 |
| Placement Start Deadline | On or before 31st March 2028 |
Priority Sectors / Courses (Indicative List)
- Aerospace & Aviation
- Instrumentation & Automation
- Automotive (CNC, Welding, Electrical, etc.)
- Electronics & Hardware
- Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (GST, Loan Processing)
- Tourism & Hospitality (Cook, Steward, Housekeeping)
- Beauty & Wellness (Spa, Makeup, Nail/Tattoo artist)
- Capital Goods (MIG/TIG Welding)
- Building & Construction (Mason, Electrician, Welder)
- IT-ITES (Web Developer, Test Engineer)
- Strategic Manufacturing (Ship building, Fire Safety)
- Other high-demand courses subject to SRLM approval
Application Process
- Online Application at http://kaushal.rural.gov.in by 8th July 2026.
- Pay ₹25,000 + GST (non-refundable) to:
- Account No.: 3343101005199
- Bank: Canara Bank, Micro Finance Branch, Thiruvananthapuram
- IFSC: CNRB0003343
- Beneficiary: State Poverty Eradication Mission (Kudumbashree)
- Submit hard copy with supporting documents to:The Executive Director, KUDUMBASHREE,
State Poverty Eradication Mission, 2nd floor, TRIDA Rehabilitation Building,
Chalakkuzhy Road, Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram – 695011, Kerala
By 15th July 2026
Important Notes
- Applicant bears project appraisal expenses.
- Cross-placement allowed only if salary is 20% higher than trained job role.
- Placement verification done only by State/Centre appointed entities.
- Preference to agencies willing to start training centres in rural Kerala.
- Target allocation based on trade demand, centre capacity, and placement track record.
- Read DDU-GKY 2.0 Guidelines and SOPs before applying.
Contact
- Phone: 0471 2554 714, 715, 716, 717
- Email: info@kudumbashree.org
- Website: www.kudumbashree.org
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