EOI for Skill Development Training – District Project Livelihood College Society, Dantewada, Chhattisgarh

Quick Overview (At a Glance)

1. Introduction

The District Project Livelihood College Society (DPLCS), Dantewada, South Bastar (Chhattisgarh) has issued a Second Expression of Interest (EOI) to empanel Training Providers / Training Partners for conducting various skill development training programs. These programs will be implemented under central and state schemes including the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and the Mukhyamantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (MMKVY). The initiative aims to provide quality, technology-driven vocational training to candidates in the Dantewada district.

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2. Objective

To select qualified and experienced training partners to deliver sector-specific skill training, facilitate On-the-Job Training (OJT), and ensure placement linkages for trained beneficiaries, thereby enhancing employability and self-employment opportunities in the Dantewada region.

3. Key Dates

• EOI Release Date: 16/04/2026
• Last Date for Submission of Proposals: 05/05/2026, by 5:00 PM
• Date of Opening of Proposals: 06/05/2026, by 2:00 PM

4. EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) & Tender Fees

• EMD / Security Deposit: ₹50,000 (Fifty Thousand Rupees) in the form of a Bank Draft payable to “Nodal Officer, District Project Livelihood College Dantewada”. This is refundable but carries no interest.
• Tender / Processing Fee: ₹1,000 (One Thousand Rupees) as a Demand Draft from any nationalized bank, payable to “Principal, Livelihood College Dantewada”. This is non-refundable.
• Both drafts must be placed in Envelope ‘A’.

5. Scope of Work

The selected training partner will be responsible for:

• Conducting quality skill development training in specified sectors using Hindi as the medium of instruction.
• Mobilizing candidates (beneficiaries).
• Providing trainers with required qualifications (TOT/CITS/CTI).
• Arranging lab setups, equipment, and raw materials as per PMKVY/MMKVY norms.
• Organizing On-the-Job Training (OJT) with tied-up companies.
• Ensuring placement of trained candidates.
• Maintaining biometric attendance and all clerical work from training start to examination.
• Adhering to cost-sharing guidelines issued by the Chhattisgarh State Skill Development Authority (CSSDA).

6. Eligibility of Training Partners

Interested entities must meet any one of the following:

1. Currently or previously registered under MMKVY (Chhattisgarh State Skill Development Authority) in the listed sectors/courses.
2. Currently or previously registered under PMKVY (Central Government) in the listed sectors/courses.
3. Registered under Chhattisgarh Societies Registration Act 1973 / Companies Act 1956 / Indian Trusts Act, with minimum 3 years of registration as of the advertisement date.
4. Must not be blacklisted in Chhattisgarh State.
5. Must have PAN, GST, and Income Tax Returns for last 3 years (2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25).

7. Selection Criteria (Score Matrix – Total 100 Marks)

A minimum of 60 marks is required to open the financial bid.

8. Empanelment Procedure

• Submit sealed envelopes: ‘A’ (Technical Bid) + ‘B’ (Financial Bid) placed inside ‘C’ (Outer Envelope).
• Technical bids are evaluated first based on the Score Matrix.
• Shortlisted entities (≥60 marks) have their financial bids opened.
• Selected partners sign a one-year contract, extendable as needed.
• Work allocation is based on the college management’s requirements.

9. Eligible Beneficiaries

Candidates under PMKVY, MMKVY, SDI (Skill Development Initiative), and DDUGKY (Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana) schemes. Mobilization is the sole responsibility of the selected training partner.

10. Total Target to be Trained

Not explicitly mentioned in the EOI. Training targets will be allocated by the college management based on requirement.

11. Job Roles / Courses / Focus Areas (18 Sectors)

Training will be provided in the following sectors as per CSSDA-approved courses:

1. Agriculture
2. Automotive
3. Apparel
4. BFSI (Banking, Financial Services & Insurance)
5. Beauty & Wellness
6. Construction
7. Electronics
8. Plumbing
9. IT-ITES
10. Security
11. Food Processing
12. Media & Entertainment
13. Green Job
14. Health Care
15. Logistics
16. Tourism & Hospitality
17. Management, Entrepreneurship & Professional
18. Retail

12. Duration

Not explicitly specified in the EOI; will follow the course duration as prescribed under PMKVY/MMKVY norms for each job role.

13. Funding and Payment Conditions

Payment is based on cost-sharing between DPLCS and Training Partner:

For MMKVY:

• 1st Installment (20%) – after training start & CSSDA portal TBN generation.
• 2nd Installment (20%) – based on exam results & attendance.
• 3rd Installment (60%) – based on placement percentage.

For PMKVY: As per scheme norms. No advance payment for lab setup.

14. Mode of Submission & Address

• Mode: Only Indian Speed Post (No personal/express/courier delivery).
• Address: Principal, District Project Livelihood College, Karli Gidam, District South Bastar Dantewada, Chhattisgarh – 494441
• Deadline: 05/05/2026, 5:00 PM. Late applications will be rejected.

15. Other Important Terms & Conditions

• Training medium must be Hindi.
• OJT tie-up consent letter with company name, number of candidates, and duration is mandatory.
• If training quality is found poor, the contract will be canceled and EMD forfeited.
• For residential training (if provided by partner), food & accommodation costs are borne by the partner.
• The Collector-cum-Vice President, DPLCS Dantewada, has the right to accept/reject any proposal without assigning a reason.
• Any dispute falls under the jurisdiction of the Collector’s decision, which is final and binding.
• Blacklisted entities are not eligible.
• Notarized affidavit on ₹50 stamp paper stating “not blacklisted” and acceptance of terms is required.

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