Issuing Authority:

1. State Management Unit – DDUGKY, Maharashtra
2. Address: Gram Vikas Bhavan, Sector-21, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai-410210
3. Contact:
   1. COO: Dr. Rajesh Jogdand
   2. Email: cooddugkymaharashtra@gmail.com
   3. Mobile: +91-9967296674

1. EOI Published Date: 07 July 2025
2. Query Submission Deadline: Within 15 days of publication
3. EOI Submission: Open-ended via PRN registration on portal until further direction
4. Portal for Submission: https://kaushal.rural.gov.in

1. Must be registered under:
   1. Indian Trusts Act / Societies Act / Companies Act / LLP Act / Cooperatives / SHGs
2. Registered on NITI Aayog Darpan Portal
3. Minimum 3 years of existence (excl. startups)
4. No consortium allowed
5. Not blacklisted or under recovery/default action by MoRD

1. Captive Employers
2. Existing PIAs with >50% placement (under DDUGKY)
3. New Skilling Agencies (no prior DDUGKY experience)
4. Start-ups (recognized by DIPP, MoCI, GoI)

1. Mobilization, enrollment, training, certification, and placement of rural youth
2. Mandatory 70% placement within 6 months of training
3. Use of SMART-compliant centers and QP-NOS aligned content
4. Regular data updates on Kaushal Portal

1. PIAs that closed DDUGKY projects successfully in Maharashtra
2. PIAs that completed targets of ongoing projects
3. PIAs with ongoing projects (not completed)
4. PIAs with projects in other states (closed > completed > ongoing)
5. Minimum operational capacity: 100 candidates
6. Mandatory ESOP certification for staff (exam by SMU)
7. Preference to projects for PWDs, minorities, and captive employers

💰 Fee Structure:

1. Initial Screening Fee: ₹25,000 + GST (non-refundable)
2. Quality Appraisal Fee: ₹1,25,000 + GST
   (Exempted for Captive Employers)

1. Through portal: https://kaushal.rural.gov.in only
2. Documents must be legible, scanned originals, and in prescribed format
3. No physical or email submissions will be accepted

1. Submission of PRN or application does not guarantee project allocation
2. SMU/DDUGKY reserves the right to accept/reject any or all proposals
3. Any non-compliance may lead to default actions including penalties
4. Continuous monitoring and evaluation will be done by SMU

1. Drafting the EOI response?
2. Checking your eligibility?
3. Preparing project documents?
4. Or registering on the Kaushal portal?

1. Skill training of rural poor youth as per DDUGKY 2.0 guidelines
2. Placement-linked training programs
3. Mobilisation, counselling, training, assessment, certification, and placement
4. Compliance with MoRD and State-issued SOPs, guidelines, and portal-based processes
5. Coordination with State-designated Technical Support Agencies (TSAs)

1. Applicant must be eligible as a Project Implementing Agency (PIA) under DDUGKY guidelines
2. Registration and compliance on MoRD Kaushal Rural Portal
3. Prior experience in skill development, training, and placement-linked programs
4. Adherence to DDUGKY 2.0 SOPs, guidelines, and notifications issued by MoRD and SMU

1. Initial Screening Fee:
   ₹25,000 + 18% GST (₹4,500) = ₹29,500/-
2. Qualitative Appraisal Fee:
   ₹1,25,000 + 18% GST (₹22,500) = ₹1,47,500/-

1. Account Name: COO Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gramin Kaushalya Yojana
2. Account Number: 60449263418
3. Bank: Bank of Maharashtra, Mantralaya Mumbai
4. IFSC Code: MAHB0001388

1. EOI applications must be submitted through the DDUGKY / Kaushal Rural Portal
2. Proposals are reviewed as per prescribed scrutiny and appraisal process
3. Submission does not guarantee immediate allocation of targets
4. Proposals submitted during the extended period may be considered only when specific requirements arise
5. Applications are not automatically eligible for current or immediate PAC rounds

1. Technical guidance sessions held every Monday & Wednesday at 11:00 AM
2. Venue: SMU-DDUGKY Office, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
3. Prior email intimation required at least 2 days in advance

1. DDUGKY Portal Registration & PRN
2. Organization registration documents
3. Experience & past performance details
4. Financial capability documents
5. DDUGKY compliance declarations
6. Proof of fee payment (Initial Screening & QA)
7. Any additional documents as prescribed in DDUGKY 2.0 SOP

1. EOI is not limited to FY 2025-26 or 2026-27
2. Empanelment does not imply automatic project approval
3. All terms & conditions remain governed by DDUGKY 2.0 Guidelines, SOPs, and corrigenda issued till date
4. SMU reserves the right to consider proposals based on State priorities

1. DDUGKY Portal
2. SMU-DDUGKY Maharashtra MIS Portal