Key Tender Details Table

Scope of Work

The empanelled Training Partners will conduct short-term skill development training programmes for identified Manual Scavengers and their dependants. The training must be aligned with NSQF standards and must be suitable for sustainable rehabilitation. The programme duration will be up to 5 months.

1. Conduct NSQF-aligned skill training in approved job roles.
2. Mobilize eligible Manual Scavengers and dependants.
3. Ensure minimum 80% attendance of trainees.
4. Use TOT-certified trainers and required infrastructure/equipment as per NSQF/SSC norms.
5. Conduct third-party assessment and certification.
6. Ensure minimum 70% placement, through wage employment or self-employment, within 3 months of training completion.
7. Cover at least 40% women candidates, wherever possible.
8. Assist trainees in linkage with NSKFDC loan schemes.
9. Facilitate e-KYC for Ayushman Card generation for eligible beneficiaries.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants may include:

1. Government Training Institutes
2. Registered NGOs
3. Training Institutions
4. Cooperatives
5. Duly registered private sector organizations
6. Partnership firms
7. LLPs

1. Valid PAN and GST, wherever applicable.
2. Audited accounts up to 31 March 2025.
3. Average annual turnover of more than ₹25 lakh for the last 3 financial years.
4. Positive net worth for the last two financial years.
5. Relevant experience in skill training for Manual Scavengers.
6. At least 3 experienced trainers.
7. No blacklisting, insolvency, abandoned work or fraudulent/corrupt practice history.

Financial Criteria

The applicant must have an average annual turnover of more than ₹25 lakh during the last three financial years preceding FY 2025-26, namely:

1. FY 2022-23
2. FY 2023-24
3. FY 2024-25

Technical Evaluation Criteria

Applicants who qualify the pre-qualification stage will be technically evaluated out of 100 marks. A minimum of 50 marks is required to qualify.

Applicants with the highest scores may be selected for empanelment. Training targets will be distributed proportionately based on performance marks and subject to NSKFDC’s requirements.

Tender Fee and EMD

Both the Tender Fee and EMD must be submitted through Demand Draft in favour of National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation, payable at New Delhi.

Submission Guidelines

Proposals must be submitted in hard copy through registered post, courier or by hand. The proposal must reach the following address by 09 June 2026, 03:00 PM:

Managing Director

National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC)

“Application for conducting Short Term Skill Development Training of Manual Scavengers/dependants under NAMASTE Scheme”

Late applications will not be accepted. Applicants are advised to regularly check the NSKFDC website for addendum, postponement or schedule updates.

Important Dates

Document Checklist

Applicants should prepare and submit the following documents: