Key Information Summary (At a Glance)
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| Issuing Authority | Himachal Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (HPSRLM), Department of Rural Development, Government of Himachal Pradesh |
| Title of Tender/EOI | EOI for submission of project proposals under DDU-GKY 2.0, HPSRLM |
| Value of the Tender | Not explicitly stated (total targets: 12,972 rural poor youth to be skilled over FY 2026–2028) |
| Tender Fee | Initial screening fee: ₹25,000 + 18% GST; Quality Appraisal fee (after initial screening): ₹1,25,000 + 18% GST |
| EMD (Performance Security) | ₹2,00,000 (in the form of unconditional & irrevocable Bank Guarantee) |
| Last Date of Submission | 6th July, 2026 |
| Time of Submission | 11:59 PM |
| Mode of Submission | Online through MoRD portal: https://kaushal.rural.gov.in/ |
| 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
1. Objective
Himachal Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (HPSRLM) invites applications from interested Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) , including Captive Employers, for empanelment and allotment of training targets under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana 2.0 (DDU-GKY 2.0) . The goal is to skill 12,972 rural poor youth in Himachal Pradesh during Financial Years 2026–2028.
2. Target Allocation
| Category | Percentage | Number of Targets |
|---|---|---|
| Captive Employment Category | 20% | 2,594 |
| PIA / Normal Category | 80% | 10,378 |
| Total | 100% | 12,972 |
3. Eligibility Criteria (Key Points)
Applicant must:
- Be registered under: Indian Trusts Act, Societies Registration Act, Companies Act 2013, LLP Act, Cooperative Societies Act, or be an SHG/its federation.
- Government/semi-government organizations are eligible.
- NGOs must be registered on NITI Aayog’s Darpan Portal.
- Must have a valid PRN allotted by MoRD under DDU-GKY 2.0.
4. Categories of Eligible PIAs
- Captive Employers
- Existing PIAs with >50% placement performance under DDU-GKY
- Skilling agencies without prior DDU-GKY experience
- Startups in skilling recognized by DPIIT
5. Ineligibility Conditions (Key Prohibitions)
The following cannot apply:
- PIAs with pending recovery proceedings under DDU-GKY
- PIAs that failed to place ≥50% of trained candidates
- PIAs that abandoned projects or had projects foreclosed due to poor performance
- PIAs with unresolved legal disputes with HPSRLM/MoRD
- Agencies whose key personnel were earlier associated with defaulting PIAs
- Sister concerns, subsidiaries, or related entities of defaulting agencies
- Blacklisted/debarred agencies by any government authority
- Consortiums or joint applications not permitted
- Subletting/outsourcing of project strictly prohibited
6. Fee Structure
| Stage | Fee Amount | GST (18%) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Screening (non-refundable) | ₹25,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹29,500 |
| Quality Appraisal (non-refundable) | ₹1,25,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹1,47,500 |
Bank Account for Fee Payment:
- Account Holder: NIRDPR DDUGKY-APPRAISAL
- Account No: 62431332037
- IFSC: SBIN0020965
- Bank: SBI, NIRD Campus, Hyderabad
7. Social Inclusion Mandate (Beneficiary Reservation)
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| SC Candidates | 25% |
| ST Candidates | 6% |
| Others | 69% |
| Women | 33% |
Priority given to aspirational districts, tribal areas, PwDs, manual scavengers, women-headed households.
8. Salary/Remuneration Norms
- Minimum salary for placement (within India): ₹10,000/month or minimum wages (whichever higher)
- For placements outside India: ₹25,000/month per candidate
9. Payment Release Pattern to Selected PIAs
| Instalment | Percentage | Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Release | 30% | Batch freezing day (10th day of training commencement) |
| 2nd Release | 20% | Half training period completion (automatic) |
| 3rd Release | 20% | Training completion, assessment, 70% of trained candidates appointed |
Total released: 70% (remaining 30%? – document shows 30% at sanction but pattern indicates milestone-based; refer to guidelines)
10. Performance Security (EMD)
- Amount: ₹2,00,000 (or as revised by PAC)
- Form: Unconditional & irrevocable Bank Guarantee in favour of CEO, HPSRLM
- Validity: 6 months beyond project completion
- Forfeiture: In case of non-commencement of first batch within prescribed timeline
11. Key Timelines (Strict)
| Activity | Deadline |
|---|---|
| First batch commencement | On or before 31st October, 2026 |
| Training completion | By 31st December, 2027 |
| Placement/self-employment/gig employment to begin | On or before 31st March, 2028 |
12. Penalty Provisions
- Failure to commence first batch without valid reason: Financial penalty up to ₹2,00,000
- HPSRLM may cancel/reduce targets, withhold payments, initiate recovery, or debar the agency.
13. Dispute Resolution & Jurisdiction
- Amicable resolution first
- Then to Empowered Committee of NRLM, MoRD – decision binding
- Governing Law: Laws of India
- Jurisdiction:
- If MoRD is principal respondent: Delhi courts (including Hon’ble High Court of Delhi)
- If HPSRLM/State of HP is principal respondent & MoRD not necessary party: Himachal Pradesh courts (including Hon’ble High Court of HP)
14. Force Majeure
Includes acts of God, war, pandemics, natural disasters, government restrictions. Timelines may be extended or targets revised as per MoRD/HPSRLM directions.
15. Important Conditions
- Training shall be residential only
- Agencies that defaulted in DDU-GKY 2.0 pilot phase are liable to be debarred for FY 2025–2028
- No consortium/joint applications
- No subletting or outsourcing of training/placement obligations
- Submission of application creates no vested right to selection or target allotment
- HPSRLM reserves right to cancel/revise targets without assigning any reason
16. Last Date & Submission Mode
- Last Date: 6th July, 2026 by 11:59 PM
- Mode: Online only at https://kaushal.rural.gov.in/
17. Right to Reject
The undersigned reserves the right to reject any or all applications, annul the EOI process, or cancel the EOI at any stage without assigning any reason and without liability to any applicant.
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