| Pre-Qualification Criteria |
Tender Overview The Andaman & Nicobar Islands State Rural Livelihood Mission (ANISRLM), under the Directorate of RD, PRIs & ULBs, invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from eligible Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) for placement-linked skill development training of rural youth under DDU-GKY 2.0. The project will be implemented across: - South Andaman
- North & Middle Andaman
- Nicobar District
Scope of Work Selected agencies will be responsible for: - Establishment of training centres
- Mobilisation of rural youth candidates
- Conducting skill training programs (3–6 months duration)
- Assessment, certification, and placement of candidates
- Ensuring placement-linked outcomes (minimum 50% or more preferred)
- Tracking and reporting of candidates post-placement
Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: - Be registered with MoRD with valid PRN (Permanent Registration Number)
- Be registered under relevant Acts (Trust, Society, Company, LLP, etc.)
- NGOs must be registered on NITI Aayog Darpan Portal
- Have minimum 3 years of existence (except startups)
- Provide placement-linked training (preference for 100% placement models)
- Offer wages above minimum wages prescribed for A&N Islands
- Preferably have prior experience in DDU-GKY or similar projects
- Startups recognized by DPIIT are eligible
- Experience in training Persons with Disabilities (PWD) preferred
Non-Eligibility Criteria - Agencies with ongoing recovery/default under DDU-GKY
- Agencies unable to achieve 50% placement in past projects
- Blacklisted agencies
- Organizations linked with defaulting entities
- Consortium applications not allowed
Financial Criteria - Minimum Average Annual Turnover: Rs 1.00 Crore
- Net worth: Not explicitly specified
- Financial compliance to be verified during appraisal
Tender Fee & EMD - Initial Screening Fee (Stage 1): Rs 25,000 + GST
- Qualitative Appraisal Fee (Stage 2): Rs 1,25,000 + GST
- EMD: Not mentioned
- Fees are non-refundable and payable via NEFT/RTGS
Submission Guidelines - Mode of submission: Online (primary)
- Websites:
- www.kaushal.rural.gov.in
- www.kaushalbharat.gov.in
- Soft copy to be emailed on the same day of submission
- Incomplete or late submissions will be rejected
- Hard copy submission address provided (if required)
Important Dates | Particulars | Details | | Tender Publishing Date | 01 April 2026 | | Last Date for Submission | 30 April 2026 (05:00 PM) | | Pre-Bid Meeting | Not Mentioned | | Opening Date | Not Explicitly Mentioned | | Contact | Nodal Officer, DDU-GKY |
Project Duration Selection Process The selection will be based on: - PRN Registration
- Application Submission
- Initial Screening
- Qualitative Appraisal
- Approval by State PAC/EC
Final decision lies with the Project Approval Committee (PAC). Summary Table (Key Requirements) | Requirement | Details | | Minimum Average Annual Turnover | Rs 1 Crore | | Net Worth Requirement | Not Specified | | Minimum Experience | 3 Years (except startups) | | Submission Mode | Online (with email submission) | | EMD Exemption | Not Applicable (EMD not mentioned) | | Tender Fee | Rs 25,000 + Rs 1,25,000 (Total Rs 1,50,000 + GST) |
Document Checklist Applicants should prepare: - PRN Certificate (MoRD Registration)
- Organization Registration Certificate
- PAN, GST Registration
- Audited Financial Statements (last 3 years)
- Turnover Certificate (CA certified)
- Experience Certificates (Skill Training / DDU-GKY)
- Placement Records / Proof
- NITI Aayog Darpan Registration (for NGOs)
- Declaration of Non-Blacklisting
- Details of Key Personnel
- Bank Details for Fee Payment Proof
- Project Proposal & Training Plan
Additional Highlights - Training duration: 3–6 months
- Preference for high-demand trades and higher wage placement
- Residential / non-residential training allowed
- Strong emphasis on placement outcomes
- Government reserves right to accept/reject proposals
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