Pre-Qualification Criteria
Key Tender Details Table
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Particulars
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Details
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Department / Authority
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Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ASRLMS), Government of Assam
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Scheme
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Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana 2.0
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EOI / Tender Title
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Expression of Interest for Submission of Project Proposals under DDU-GKY 2.0
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EOI Reference No.
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ASRLM/DDUGKY/6043/2025-26/236; also referenced as ASRLM/DDU-GKY/6043/2025-26/232-234 in document
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State / Location
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Assam
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Industry
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Skill Development, Vocational Training, Rural Livelihoods, Placement-Linked Training
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Tender Category
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Government / Skill Development Project
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Submission Mode
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Online
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Submission Portal
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Kaushal Rural Portal
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Tender Publishing Date
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25 May 2026
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Last Date for Submission
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Within 30 days from the date of publication of the EOI; estimated as 24 June 2026, subject to portal confirmation
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Pre-Bid Meeting Date
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Not Mentioned
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Opening Date
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Not Mentioned
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Estimated Project Cost
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Not Mentioned
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Minimum Average Annual Turnover
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Not Mentioned
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Net Worth Requirement
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Not Mentioned
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Minimum Experience
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Minimum 3 years existence as on date of application, except recognized start-ups
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EMD Required
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Not Mentioned
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EMD Exemption
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Not Applicable / Not Mentioned
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Mode of EMD
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Not Applicable / Not Mentioned
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Tender Fee / Initial Screening Fee
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₹25,000 + GST, non-refundable
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Quality Appraisal Fee
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₹1,25,000 + GST, payable only by shortlisted PIAs
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Payment Mode
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RTGS / NEFT
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Project Appraisal Agency
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National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR)
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Target Allocation Timeline
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On or before 31 August 2026
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First Batch Commencement
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On or before 31 October 2026
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Training Completion Deadline
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On or before 31 December 2027
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Placement / Self-Employment / Gig Employment Deadline
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On or before 31 March 2028
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Scope of Work
The scope of work under this EOI includes the submission and implementation of project proposals under DDU-GKY 2.0 in Assam. Eligible Project Implementing Agencies will be required to propose skill development training projects aligned with the Skill Gap Study conducted by ASRLMS and emerging employment opportunities across the state.
The proposed training programmes should focus primarily on priority sectors identified by ASRLMS. A minimum of 90% of proposed trades or job roles must be aligned with the notified priority sectors. Up to 10% flexibility may be allowed for additional trades based on local demand and employment potential.
The selected PIAs will be responsible for mobilization, training delivery, placement linkage, industry alignment, district-level coverage, and timely completion of training and placement outcomes as per DDU-GKY 2.0 guidelines.
Priority Sectors and Areas of Skilling
The EOI identifies multiple priority sectors for project proposal submission, including:
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Sector Skill Council
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Indicative Areas of Skilling
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IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council
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AI Application Developer, AI Associate, AI Data Analyst, AI Machine Learning Developer, AI Security, DTP, Office Automation, Accounting and Publishing Assistant
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Automotive Skills Development Council
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Automotive Vehicle Service, Road Transportation, Manufacturing
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Capital Goods Skill Council
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Fitter, CNC Operator, Welder, Robotics and Automation, Smart Manufacturing, Maintenance
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Construction Skill Development Council of India
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Masonry, Plumbing, Electrical Works, Bar Bending, Surveying, Construction Equipment Operations
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Electronics Sector Skills Council of India
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Electronics Hardware, Network Associate, E-Mobility, Battery, Solar, Semiconductor Components, IoT Hardware
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Healthcare Sector Skill Council
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Diagnostics, Emergency Care, Curative, Ayush, Paramedics, General Duty Assistant
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Logistics Sector Skill Council
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Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Inventory, Courier Operations, Port Logistics
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Media & Entertainment Skills Council
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Offset Print Operator
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Retailers Association’s Skill Council of India
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Retail Sales, Store Operations, Merchandising, E-Commerce Retail
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Telecom Sector Skill Council
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Fiber Optics, Operation & Maintenance, AI Device Installation Operator
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Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council
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Food & Beverage Service, Bartender, Front Office, Housekeeping, Commis Chef, Tours & Travel
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Green Jobs Sector Skill Council
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Solar Lighting Assembler, Solar LED Technician, Solar Panel Installation and Maintenance
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Handicrafts & Carpet Sector Skill Council
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Toy Making, Bamboo Work Artisan
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Hydrocarbon Sector Skill Council
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Biofuel / Compressed Bio-Gas Plant Operator, Welder, Plumber, CGD Fitter
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Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council
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Airport Operations, Cargo Handling, Ground Handling, Cabin Crew, Maintenance Repair
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Water Management & Plumbing Skill Council
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Plumbing, System Installation and Maintenance
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Power Sector Skill Council
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Transmission, Distribution, Green Hydrogen
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Apparel, Made-Ups & Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council
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Designing, Tailoring, Knitting, Spinning, Packing, Sewing Machine Operator
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for submission of project proposals, the applying entity must meet the following conditions:
- The entity must be registered under applicable legal frameworks such as the Indian Trusts Act, State Society Registration Act, Cooperative Societies Acts, Companies Act 2013, or Limited Liability Partnership Act 2008. SHGs and their federations are also included.
- Government or Semi-Government organizations at State or National level are eligible.
- NGOs must be registered on the NITI Aayog DARPAN portal.
- The applying entity must have been in existence for at least three years as on the date of application, except recognized start-ups.
- The applicant must possess a valid Permanent Registration Number (PRN) issued by the Ministry of Rural Development.
- The proposal must be aligned with DDU-GKY 2.0 guidelines and ASRLMS priority sectors.
Categories of Applicants under DDU-GKY 2.0
Eligible applicants may apply under the following categories:
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Category
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Description
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Category B
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Existing PIAs with more than 50% placement performance under DDU-GKY
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Category C
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Skilling agencies without prior DDU-GKY experience
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Category D
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Start-ups for skilling recognized by DPIIT, Government of India
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Pre-Qualification Criteria
The key pre-qualification requirements include:
- Valid MoRD-issued PRN.
- Legal registration under applicable laws.
- Minimum three years of existence, except recognized start-ups.
- NITI Aayog DARPAN registration for NGOs.
- Eligibility under Category B, C, or D of DDU-GKY 2.0.
- Ability to implement placement-linked skill development projects in Assam.
- Alignment with ASRLMS priority sectors and district-level requirements.
- Demonstrated industry linkages and assured placement commitments will receive preference.
Financial Criteria
The EOI does not specify any minimum average annual turnover or net worth requirement. However, applicants are required to pay the prescribed non-refundable Initial Screening Fee and, if shortlisted, the Quality Appraisal Fee.
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Financial Requirement
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Details
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Minimum Average Annual Turnover
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Not Mentioned
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Net Worth Requirement
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Not Mentioned
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Initial Screening Fee
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₹25,000 + GST
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Nature of Initial Screening Fee
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Non-refundable
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Quality Appraisal Fee
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₹1,25,000 + GST
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Applicability of Quality Appraisal Fee
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Only shortlisted PIAs
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Payment Mode
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RTGS / NEFT
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EMD
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Not Mentioned
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Payment Details
Applicants must pay the Initial Screening Fee through RTGS / NEFT.
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Payment Field
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Details
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Mode
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RTGS / NEFT
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Account Name
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NIRDPR DDUGKY Savings Bank Account
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Account Number
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62431332037
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Bank
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State Bank of India
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IFSC Code
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SBIN0020965
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Branch
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NIRD Campus, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500030, Telangana
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Submission Guidelines
Interested PIAs with valid PRN issued by MoRD must submit their project proposals online through the official Kaushal Rural portal. Applicants must pay a non-refundable Initial Screening Fee of ₹25,000 + GST. Only shortlisted PIAs will be required to deposit ₹1,25,000 + GST towards Quality Appraisal.
Project proposals must be submitted within 30 days from the date of publication of the EOI. Proposals received after the deadline may be considered in subsequent State Project Approval Committee meetings, subject to availability of targets.
Project Appraisal and Evaluation
The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has been designated as the Project Appraisal Agency for DDU-GKY 2.0 projects in Assam. Appraisal will be conducted through the IT platform provided by MoRD.
Project proposals will be evaluated and approved by the State Project Approval Committee based on the following criteria:
- Availability of funds.
- Alignment with priority sectors.
- District coverage within Assam.
- Number of candidates proposed for training.
- Industry linkages and assured placement commitments.
- Alignment with DDU-GKY guidelines.
Important Dates and Deadlines
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Event
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Date / Timeline
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EOI Publication Date
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25 May 2026
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Proposal Submission Deadline
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Within 30 days from publication; estimated 24 June 2026
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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Not Mentioned
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Technical / Financial Bid Opening
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Not Mentioned
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Target Assignment to Shortlisted PIAs
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On or before 31 August 2026
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First Batch Commencement
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On or before 31 October 2026
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Completion of Training Programmes
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On or before 31 December 2027
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Placement / Self-Employment / Gig Employment Start Deadline
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On or before 31 March 2028
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Document Checklist for Applicants
Applicants should keep the following documents ready for online submission and verification:
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Document / Information
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Requirement Status
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Valid MoRD PRN Certificate / Details
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Required
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Legal Registration Certificate
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Required
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Trust / Society / Company / LLP / Cooperative Registration Documents
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Required, as applicable
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NITI Aayog DARPAN Registration
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Required for NGOs
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Proof of Minimum 3 Years Existence
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Required, except recognized start-ups
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DPIIT Startup Recognition Certificate
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Required for Category D start-ups
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Applicant Category Proof
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Required for Category B / C / D
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DDU-GKY Placement Performance Details
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Required for Category B, if applicable
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Proposed Sector and Trade / Job Role Details
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Required
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District Coverage Plan in Assam
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Required
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Number of Candidates Proposed for Training
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Required
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Training Centre / Infrastructure Details
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Recommended / As per portal requirement
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Industry Linkage Documents / MoUs / Placement Commitments
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Strongly recommended
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Authorized Signatory Details
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Required
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Fee Payment Proof / UTR Details
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Required
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GST Details, if applicable
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Recommended
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Financial Documents
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May be required by portal / appraisal agency; turnover and net worth criteria are not specifically mentioned in the EOI
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