Tender / EOI Overview

Kudumbashree, State Poverty Eradication Mission, Local Self Government Department, Government of Kerala has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from eligible entities for submission of project proposals under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana – DDU-GKY 2.0 Phase-II.

The EOI is for the implementation of skill training and placement-linked projects for rural poor youth in Kerala under Kerala State Rural Livelihood Mission (Kerala SRLM) for the Action Plan 2025–2028.

Scope of Work

The scope of work includes submission and implementation of project proposals under DDU-GKY 2.0 Phase-II for skilling, training, and placement of rural poor youth in Kerala.

1. Mobilisation and training of eligible rural youth under DDU-GKY 2.0.
2. Conducting domain-based skill training in approved sectors and job roles.
3. Ensuring placement-linked outcomes through wage employment, self-employment, or gig employment.
4. Establishing or operating training centres, with preference for rural areas of Kerala.
5. Meeting minimum placement targets as per DDU-GKY 2.0 guidelines.
6. Maintaining placement verification records and compliance with DDU-GKY SOPs.
7. Completing training and placement activities within the prescribed project timelines.

Eligible Categories of Project Implementing Agencies

The following categories of agencies may apply:

1. Captive Employers having their own requirement to train and absorb candidates in their organisations.
2. Existing PIAs having experience of more than 50% placement under DDU-GKY 1.0.
3. Skilling Agencies without prior DDU-GKY experience.
4. Start-ups for skilling recognised by the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.

Eligibility Criteria

An applicant entity should fall under one of the following categories:

1. Registered under:
   • Indian Trust Acts,
   • State Society Registration Act,
   • State Cooperative Societies Act,
   • Multi-State Cooperative Acts,
   • Companies Act, 2013,
   • Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008,
   • SHGs and their federations, including Cluster Level Federation and Block Level Federation.
2. Government or semi-government organisation at State or National level.
3. NGOs must be registered with the NITI Aayog Darpan Portal.
4. Applicant entity should be more than three years old at the time of application, except recognised start-ups.
5. Applicant entities should have a valid PRN allotted by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, where applicable.

Non-Eligibility / Disqualification Conditions

The following entities are not eligible to apply:

1. Existing PIAs having DDU-GKY projects sanctioned and recovery proceedings ongoing.
2. Existing PIAs unable to place 50% of trained candidates under DDU-GKY 1.0.
3. Agencies having key managerial personnel earlier associated with defaulting PIAs against whom recovery proceedings were initiated.
4. Sister concerns or subsidiaries of organisations against whom default action for recovery of funds has been initiated.
5. Agencies having directors involved in agencies that defaulted earlier under DDU-GKY.
6. Skilling agencies blacklisted by the Government.
7. Consortium applications are not allowed.

Financial Criteria

The EOI document does not specify minimum average annual turnover or net worth criteria. However, applicants must pay the prescribed non-refundable request fee and must bear all expenses related to preparing and submitting the project proposal.

Tender Fee / Application Fee and EMD

Submission Guidelines

Applicants are required to submit the application through the online portal:

kaushal.rural.gov.in

The online application must be submitted on or before 15 May 2026.

Hard Copy Submission Address

The Executive Director

Important Dates

Placement Conditions

The core outcome of DDU-GKY 2.0 is placement. Placement may include:

1. Wage employment
2. Self-employment
3. Gig employment

1. Minimum 50% should be through wage employment.
2. Maximum 20% may be through self-employment or gig employment.

Minimum Remuneration Conditions

Priority Sectors and Courses

The document mentions indicative priority sectors and job roles, including:

1. Aerospace and Aviation
2. Instrumentation, Automation, Surveillance and Communication
3. Automotive
4. Electronics and Hardware
5. Banking, Financial Services and Insurance
6. Tourism and Hospitality
7. Beauty and Wellness
8. Capital Goods
9. Building and Construction
10. IT-ITES
11. Strategic Manufacturing
12. Installation and Commissioning
13. Fire Safety
14. Structural Fabrication
15. Ship Building and Marine Fitting

Document Checklist

Applicants should prepare and submit the following documents as part of the online and hard copy proposal submission:

1. Completed online application form submitted through kaushal.rural.gov.in.
2. Project proposal under DDU-GKY 2.0 Phase-II.
3. Proof of legal registration / incorporation of the applicant entity.
4. Valid PRN details, wherever applicable.
5. NITI Aayog Darpan registration certificate for NGOs.
6. Start-up recognition certificate, if applying under the start-up category.
7. Proof that the entity is more than three years old, except recognised start-ups.
8. Category proof for Captive Employer / Existing PIA / Skilling Agency / Start-up.
9. Placement performance records, especially for existing PIAs claiming DDU-GKY 1.0 experience.
10. Declaration regarding non-blacklisting.
11. Declaration regarding no recovery proceedings or default under DDU-GKY.
12. Details of directors, key managerial personnel and related entities.
13. Proposed training sectors, job roles and target details.
14. Training centre details, including rural Kerala centre plan if applicable.
15. Employer tie-ups / placement strategy / captive employment commitment.
16. Fee payment proof for ₹25,000 + GST.
17. PAN, GST and bank account details.
18. Any other supporting documents required under DDU-GKY 2.0 guidelines and SOP.

Summary Table of Key Requirements