Key Tender / EOI Details

Scope of Work

The EOI is for implementation of DDU-GKY 2.0 projects in Assam under the Captive Employer category. Eligible organisations are required to submit project proposals for skill development training, employment-linked skilling, and placement/self-employment/gig-employment support for rural youth.

The project proposals should align with Assam’s identified priority sectors based on the Skill Gap Study and emerging employment opportunities. At least 90% of proposed trades/job roles must be aligned with the identified priority sectors, while up to 10% flexibility is allowed for additional trades based on local demand and employment potential.

Priority Sectors Mentioned in the EOI

Applicants may propose training programmes mainly in the following sectors:

1. IT-ITeS
2. Automotive
3. Capital Goods
4. Construction
5. Electronics and IT Hardware
6. Healthcare
7. Logistics
8. Media and Entertainment
9. Retail
10. Telecom
11. Tourism and Hospitality
12. Green Jobs
13. Handicrafts and Carpet
14. Hydrocarbon
15. Aerospace and Aviation
16. Water Management and Plumbing
17. Power
18. Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing

Preference will be given to Captive Employers demonstrating strong industry linkages, assured placement commitments, and alignment with Assam’s priority sectors.

Eligibility Criteria

To submit a project proposal, the applicant must meet the following eligibility conditions:

1. The applicant must be a Captive Employer with a valid Permanent Registration Number (PRN) issued by the Ministry of Rural Development.
2. The entity must have been in existence for the past three years.
3. The applicant must have a valid EPFO / ESIC / Factory Registration Number.
4. The applicant must have valid TIN / TAN / GST Number, as applicable.
5. The applicant must have a valid bank account linked with Aadhaar / PAN.
6. The applicant must have a minimum turnover of ₹25 crore.
7. The applicant must have positive net worth in at least two of the last three financial years.
8. The applicant must have training experience for a minimum period of two years.
9. The applicant must have an existing training centre as per NSQF norms and industry-specified infrastructure.
10. The applicant must have provided employment to 500 or more persons in own or subsidiary agencies/companies during the last three years from the date of application.
11. Manpower supplying companies are not eligible to apply.

Financial Criteria

The financial eligibility conditions include:

Evaluation and Approval Process

Project proposals will be evaluated and approved by the State Project Approval Committee (PAC). The evaluation will consider:

1. Availability of funds
2. Alignment with priority sectors
3. District coverage within Assam
4. Number of candidates proposed for training

The total targets will be assigned to identified and shortlisted Captive Employers by the State Project Approval Committee on or before 31 August 2026.

Important Project Timelines

Submission Guidelines

Interested Captive Employers must submit their project proposals online only through the official portal:

https://kaushal.rural.gov.in

Applicants should ensure that all required organisational, financial, statutory, training infrastructure, employment and sector-alignment documents are complete before submission. Proposals received after the deadline may be considered in subsequent PAC meetings, subject to availability of targets.

Document Checklist

Applicants should keep the following documents ready for submission: