EOI for Engagement of Training Partners (TP) for Capacity Building Component of PMFME Scheme in Assam

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SUMMARY: Expression of Interest for Training Partners under PMFME Scheme, Assam

The Assam Industrial Development Corporation Limited (AIDC), acting as the State Nodal Agency (SNA), has released a Request for Expression of Interest (REOI). This EOI invites applications from eligible Government and Private Sector Entities to be empaneled as Training Partners (TPs). The engagement is for implementing the Capacity Building Component of the Prime Minister’s Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme across the state of Assam. The primary goal is to empower micro-enterprises and SHG members through structured training programs in food processing and enterprise development.

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Objective of the EOI

The key objective of this EOI is to empanel proficient and experienced Training Partners across all districts of Assam. The aim is to ensure the effective delivery of beneficiary-level training, which is a crucial part of the PMFME Scheme. This initiative seeks to build the capabilities of individual entrepreneurs and SHG members, facilitating their access to credit, formalization, and integration into the organized food processing supply chain.

Key Dates & Deadline

  • EOI Release Date: October 17, 2025
  • Last Date for Online Application Submission: November 6, 2025 (by 5:00 PM)
  • Last Date for Soft Copy Submission via Email: November 6, 2025
  • Last Date for Hard Copy Submission by Post: November 6, 2025 (by 5:00 PM)

EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) & Tender Fees

The document does not mention any requirement for an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) or a Tender Fees for this Expression of Interest.

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Scope of Work for Training Partners

The empaneled Training Partners will be responsible for the following:

  1. Conducting Physical Trainings: Organizing and delivering beneficiary-level training in physical mode at the district and block levels.
  2. Types of Training:
    • 3-Day (24 hours) Training: For Credit Linked Subsidy Beneficiaries (individuals and groups) recommended by the District Level Committee (DLC).
    • 1-Day (8 hours) Training: For SHG members who receive Seed Capital under the PMFME Scheme.
  3. Engagement of Trainers: Reaching out to and utilizing already empaneled Master Trainers (MTs) and District Level Trainers (DLTs) certified under PMFME. TPs can also identify new DLT candidates for certification.
  4. Logistics & Coordination: Managing trainee outreach, batch formation (max 30 trainees), securing feasible training venues with presentation facilities, and coordinating rescheduling if necessary.
  5. Administrative Duties: Uploading data to the NIFTEM portal, ensuring attendance verification by government officials, and distributing generated certificates to trainees.
  6. Documentation & Billing: Submitting all required documents, pictures, and raising bills online on the Training Portal and in hard copy to the SNA as per the cost norms in the PMFME guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners

Interested organizations must meet the following eligibility conditions:

  1. Private Entities: Must be empaneled under PMKVY, NSDC, or FSSAI with experience in food processing skill development.
  2. Government Entities: Govt. institutes involved in capacity building or conducting vocational courses in Food Processing.
  3. Registration: Must possess active registration documents (Society/Company Registration, MoU, Trade License, etc.).
  4. Experience: Must have prior experience of working in Assam, preferably in offline trainings in the Food Processing sector (Hotel Management/F&B services not counted).
  5. Local Presence: Must have a registered office in Assam.

Selection & Evaluation Criteria

The selection is a multi-stage process with a total score of 100 marks:

  1. Phase 1: Document Verification & Eligibility Check.
  2. Phase 2: Scoring (75 Marks): Based on the following criteria:
    • Existence of the Organization (up to 10 marks)
    • Experience in Capacity Building (Years & No. of Trainees) (up to 20 marks)
    • Experience in Food Processing Training (Years & No. of Trainees) (up to 20 marks)
    • Prior Experience Working in Assam (up to 10 marks)
    • Trainings Conducted for Govt. Agencies/Schemes (up to 15 marks)
  3. Phase 3: Interview (25 Marks): Top scorers from Phase 2 will be called for an interview.
  4. Phase 4: District-wise Empanelment: Final scores (document score + interview score) will be used for district-wise ranking. A minimum of one and a maximum of three top applicants per district will be empaneled.
  5. Phase 5: Work Allocation: Final work allocation will be based on operational ease, equal workload sharing, and suitability. Empanelment does not guarantee immediate work; performance will be reviewed quarterly.

Empanelment Procedure

Empanelment is for being listed as a qualified vendor. After empanelment, the Internal Selection Committee of AIDC will handle the engagement and specific work allocation to TPs based on district requirements and the TP’s performance.

Eligible Beneficiaries to be Trained

The training is targeted at two categories of beneficiaries:

  1. Credit Linked Subsidy Beneficiaries: Individuals, SHGs, FPOs, and Cooperatives whose applications are recommended to banks by the DLC.
  2. Seed Capital SHG Beneficiaries: SHG members (under ASRLM and ASULM) who receive seed capital (up to ₹40,000 individually or ₹4,00,000 per group) for micro food processing enterprises.

Total Target to be Trained

The Government of Assam has a target to bring 12,778 individual enterprises under credit-linked subsidy and formalization under the PMFME Scheme. The training partners will be responsible for training a significant portion of these beneficiaries and the SHG members.

Job Roles / Course / Focus Area

The training curriculum focuses on:

  • Enterprise Development Program (EDP): Covering business and entrepreneurial skills.
  • Food Processing: Practical and theoretical aspects of various food processing domains, including:
    • Fruits & Vegetables
    • Meat & Poultry
    • Spices & Plantation Crops
    • Grain Processing
    • Bakery & Confectionery
    • Milk & Dairy
    • Minor Forest Produce
    • Fish & Marine
    • Fats & Oil seed

Training Duration

  • For Credit Linked Beneficiaries: 3 Days (24 hours)
  • For Seed Capital SHG Beneficiaries: 1 Day (8 hours)

Funding & Payment Conditions

The cost norms for both types of trainings are specified in Annexure 3 and Annexure 4 of the Revised Capacity Building Guidelines available on the PMFME website. Training Partners must raise bills and submit supporting documents online on the Training Portal and in hard copy to the SNA for payment processing.

Mode of Submission & Address for Submission

Applicants must follow a three-stage submission process:

  1. Online Registration (Mandatory): Register on the PMFME portal (https://pmfme.mofpi.gov.in) or NIFTEM-T portal (https://niftem-t.ac.in) between October 17, 2025, and November 6, 2025.
  2. Soft Copy Submission: Email the complete proposal (in Annexure 1 & 2 format) with all supporting documents (as per Annexure 3) to contact.pmfmeassam@gmail.com with a copy to spmuassam.pmfme@gmail.com by November 6, 2025. Subject Line: Application for engagement of Training Partner for Assam under PMFME Scheme 2025.
  3. Hard Copy Submission: Send the sealed physical copy of the application to the following address by November 6, 2025 (5:00 PM):The Managing Director
    Assam Industrial Development Corporation Limited
    State Nodal Agency-PMFME Scheme
    R. G. Baruah Road, Guwahati, Assam 781024
    Subject: Application for engagement of Training Partner for Assam under PMFME Scheme 2025

Other Important Terms & Conditions

  • Canvassing: Any form of personal canvassing is strictly prohibited and will lead to disqualification.
  • Final Authority: The decision of the Internal Selection Committee of AIDC Ltd. shall be final and binding.
  • Queries: For clarifications, TPs can email the PMFME Cell of AIDC at contact.pmfmeassam@gmail.com.
  • Guidelines: TPs must adhere to the Revised Capacity Building Guidelines of the PMFME Scheme, available on the official PMFME website.

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