Quick Overview – EOI/DDUGKY/2026-27/ Category B/C/D – 01

Detailed Summary of the EOI

1. Introduction

The State Management Unit (SMU) – DDUGKY, under the Department of Rural Development, Government of Maharashtra, invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from competent and credible Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) for the implementation of DDU-GKY 2.0 across rural areas of Maharashtra.

• DDU-GKY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with a funding ratio of 60% from Government of India and 40% from the State Government.
• The scheme targets rural poor youth aged 18 to 35 years (and up to 45 years for certain special groups as per guidelines).
• It prioritizes inclusivity for SCs, STs, women, persons with disabilities, minorities, and marginalized communities.
• DDU-GKY 2.0 focuses on systemic reforms, quality enhancement, demand-driven skill development, rigorous quality assurance, industry engagement, and stronger post-placement support.
• All guidelines, SOPs, notifications, orders, circulars, and directions issued from time to time by the Central and State Governments are applicable to PIAs and their projects.

2. Objectives of the EOI

• To identify and empanel Training Partners capable of implementing quality skill training and placement projects as PIAs for regular projects and/or captive projects for rural youth.
• The core outcome remains placement — wage employment, self-employment, or gig employment — verified as per DDU-GKY 2.0 guidelines.
• Only verified placements will be counted for fund calculation and adjusted against advance funds disbursed to the training partner.

3. Scope of Work

Selected PIAs must:

• Conduct mobilization drives in assigned districts/blocks.
• Enroll eligible candidates after final selection by the PIA itself.
• Deliver training through SMART-compliant centres with infrastructure, equipment, and faculty aligned to QP-NOS standards.
• Ensure certification through Sector Skill Councils (SSCs).
• Provide employment with minimum monthly wages of the concerned state where the candidate is placed.
• Ensure placement of a minimum of 70% of trained candidates within 6 months of training completion.
• Provide post-placement tracking and handholding support.
• Work on all operational modules of the DDU-GKY 2.0 Portal and submit timely reports and data.
• Comply with all other guidelines, SOPs, notifications, orders, circulars, and directions issued from time to time.

4. Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility is as per the scheme’s Guidelines and SOP. All notifications, orders, circulars, and directions from Central and State Governments are applicable.

4.1 Eligible Entities

An entity must be:

• Registered under Indian Trust Acts, State Society Registration Act, State Cooperative Societies Act, Multi-State Co-operative Act, Companies Act 2013, LLP Act 2008, or SHGs and their federations (CLF/BLF).
• A Government or semi-government organization at State/National level.
• NGOs registered with NITI Aayog’s Darpan Portal.
• More than three years old at the time of application (except Start-ups).

4.2 Categories of PIAs

4.3 Not Eligible

• Existing PIAs with recovery proceedings ongoing.
• Existing PIAs unable to place 50% of trained candidates under DDU-GKY.
• Skilling agencies with key managerial personnel (as per AS-18) earlier associated with defaulting PIAs.
• Sister concern/subsidiary of any organization against whom default action for recovery was initiated.
• Skilling Agencies with Directors involved in agencies that defaulted earlier with DDU-GKY (DIN validation through MCA database).
• Skilling Agencies blacklisted by Government.
• No consortium shall be allowed.

4.4 Project Size and Funding

5. Appraisal Process and Fee Submission

• Appraisal conducted exclusively by the PAA – Project Appraisal Agency.
• No hard copies or soft copies to be submitted to SMU-DDUGKY.
• Applicants must upload all relevant documents for initial screening and qualitative appraisal at the time of submission.
• Applications meeting minimum scoring criteria will be considered by the State Project Approval Committee (SPAC) of Maharashtra.

Fee Structure

• Applications without payment or with insufficient fees will be rejected.
• Fees must be deposited only in the specified bank account:

6. General Instructions and Key Considerations

• PIAs must strictly adhere to DDU-GKY V-2.0 Guidelines, SOP, notifications, and applicable norms.
• Key compliance areas: mobilization, training centre infrastructure, course design, candidate remuneration (aligned with state minimum wage), placement, category-wise target achievement, and cost norms.
• Failure to comply will invite default actions.
• State-specific updates: https://mis.ddukymaharashtra.in

7. Terms and Conditions

• All agencies must generate a new PRN through https://kaushal.rural.gov.in for DDUGKY 2.0.
• Submitting application and obtaining PRN does not guarantee project allocation.
• Process: PRN → Project proposal on portal → Initial screening → Qualitative appraisal → PPT to COO, SMU DDUGKY → Pre-PAC/PAC stage → Project Approval Committee → Sanction order → MoU signing.
• PIA may withdraw before MoU signing; fees are non-refundable.
• After MoU signing, withdrawal/default/deviation/non-compliance will result in penalties and interest.
• SMU-DDUGKY may request additional documents/clarifications at any stage.
• PAC may prefer distribution of targets to training partners who have successfully closed DDUGKY projects in Maharashtra.
• Minimum Operational Capacity: 70 candidates/two batches; 100% utilization required.
• Staff Certification: Mandatory certification before recruitment as per guidelines.
• One Project = One Trade + One Training Centre; multiple projects allowed with different trade/centre.
• SMU reserves the right to accept/reject any proposal at any stage without reason.
• Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
• EOI contents subject to revision without prior notice.
• Target, district, and trade allocation is at the discretion of SPAC.
• All corrigenda/amendments published on the portal; PIAs must monitor regularly.

8. Applying for EOI

• Mode: Online only through Kaushal Rural Portal (https://kaushal.rural.gov.in).
• No submission through email or physical copy will be counted.

Document Submission Guidelines

• Documents must be clear and legible.
• All documents must be signed and stamped by authorized signatories.
• Preferably original scans (not photocopies).
• Under prescribed MB in size.
• Use standard templates as per DDUGKY 2.0 Guidelines, SOP, and Notifications.
• Financial, legal, and statutory documents must adhere to prescribed formats.

9. Important Links

10. Contact Information

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