Request for Proposal (RFP) for Providing Skill Certification under Upskilling (through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)) in Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 (PMKVY4.0) 2023-24
LAST DATE :- 28 NOVEMBER 2023
FUNDING UPTO 1 Cr
Introduction:-
Upskilling (through RPL), one of the three components of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 (2023-24) (“PMKVY 4.0 (2023-24)”), focuses mainly on individuals engaged in the unorganized sectors. It is a skill certification component to enable a large number of Indian youths to take on industry-relevant skill certification which will help them to secure a better livelihood.
Upskilling (through RPL) seeks to actively contribute to existing skill development in India by establishing an outcome-driven implementation framework which evaluates and recognizes skills and knowledge acquired outside the classroom (informal learning or learning through work), helps people upskill / reskill (through total hours of training from 30-132 hours, including orientation), and acquire a formal qualification that matches their knowledge and skills, thereby contributes to improving their employability, lifelong learning, social inclusion, and self-esteem.
Objectives :-
- To align the competencies of the pre-existing workforce of the country to the standardized National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF);
- To enhance the employability and / or entrepreneurial opportunities of individual; and
- To provide opportunities for reducing inequalities based on privileges of certain forms of knowledge over others.
Finally, with the transition in the economy and world of work, many industries and sectors need to reskill and upskill their workforce. Thus, this upskilling also has a strong case to be extended to formal sectors/industry.
Proposal Processing Fee:-
A non-refundable one-time TP registration fee of Rs. 10,000 (Ten Thousand Rupees only) will be charged per TP/Organization along with Rs. 2,500 (Two Thousand Five Hundred only) as proposal fee. The fee may be submitted through any one of the multiple modes of online payment available on the project application portal. Service/payment gateway charges are exclusive of this fee. In case an applicant is found to be ineligible as per the eligibility criteria defined in the RFP, the amount paid shall not be refunded.
Key Features:-
The major steps involved in the selection of applicant for the allotment o project as per this RFP in concurrence with PMKVY 4.0 (2023-24) are summarized below:
- Applicants are required to complete their registration on the designated online RFP portal (as part of SID platform). The portal link will be made available through an intimation on the NSDC and PMKVY website
- Upon the conclusion of the Proposal submission deadline, all received Proposals will be evaluated according to the evaluation criteria.
- Upon successful evaluation and approval by the Competent Authority, the successful Applicants will be notified of their selection for this Project as a Project Implementation Agency (“PIAs”) to provide the skill certification.
- After the execution of the legally binding term sheet and the allocation of training target, the applicant can train candidates at proposed centers/locations only after setting up a training facility at Employer Premises or any Accredited and Affiliated training center that has a classroom, laboratory, equipment, and infrastructure as required/specified by the SSC or awarding bodies for both Upskilling (through RPL) and assessment, for that job role.
- RPL training shall be for a duration of 30-120 hours (including the 12 hours orientation).
- Having Training of Trainer certified trainers is mandatory for conducting the Upskilling(through RPL).
- The Training Centers (RPL at any Accredited and Affiliated training center or RPL at Industry premises) will be inspected through a virtual process or through a physical visit at the cost to the PIA.
- The attendance of the candidates must be marked through AEBAS; 70% attendance is mandatory.
- The submission of Proposals under the RFP mode does not guarantee the allocation of targets under the PMKVY 4.0 (2023). This RFP does not encourage the creation of any new training infrastructure ab initio, specifically for imparting training under the Scheme. Any Applicant that does not fit the qualifying eligibility criteria will be disqualified at any stage during evaluation or due diligence without any refund. NSDC will in no case be liable for those costs, regardless of the conduct or outcome of the procurement process.
Invited Proposals :-
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) invites proposals from the organizations which meet the eligibility for implementation of “PMKVY 4.0 (2023-24)-Upskilling (through RPL)” scheme to train candidates, as per the guidelines/norms specified, in courses aligned to National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) for the year 2023- 24 i.e. training programs should finish by 31 Mar 2024. It must be noted that candidates should already be experienced /working in the proposed job role and NSQF levels, and are only required to be upskilled/ reskilled and formally recognized for their skills.
Eligibility Criteria :-
- Should have been at least three years in incorporation at the time of proposal submission.
- At least one year of experience in the proposed sector(s).
- Average annual turnover from last three years to not to be less than 25% of total project cost.
- Should have had a positive net worth consecutively from last two financial years. This will not apply to Start-ups, educational institutions, and Centers of Excellence.
- For those proposing 75% wage placements, certified candidates should not be their employees.
- Should have inspected/approved training centers as per RPL inspection process.
- Registration with NITI Aayog NGO Darpan portal (applicable for CBOs).
- Black-listed or debarred organizations by any Central/State Ministry/department will not be eligible.
Required Documents :-
- NGO Annual Progress Reports Of Last 3 Years.
- NGO Pan Card.
- NGO Registration Certificate & Bylaws.
- NGO Darpan Unique I’d.
- NGO Bank Account.
- Details Authorized Person Aadhar & Pan Card.
- CA Certificate with UDIN
- ITR
- Skill India TP I’D .
