Tender Details

Tender Details

Tender ID SkillTender128
Reference No. 207/24-25/109
Tender Brief Through this tender, NECTAR seeks visionary firms, NGOs, or agencies to lead the Farmers' Mobilization, Training, and Awareness Program on Value Addition of Banana Pseudostem and Its Products.
Tender Description The North East Centre for Technology Application & Reach (NECTAR), an autonomous body under India’s Department of Science & Technology, invites expressions of interest for an ambitious program aimed at transforming agricultural waste into wealth. Through this tender, NECTAR seeks visionary firms, NGOs, or agencies to lead the Farmers' Mobilization, Training, and Awareness Program on Value Addition of Banana Pseudostem and Its Products.
Pre-Qualification Criteria

The Vision:

Empowering banana farmers across Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Tripura by:

  1. Mobilizing Communities: Connecting and engaging farmers through awareness campaigns.
  2. Skill Development: Training farmers in innovative processing techniques to transform banana pseudostems—often discarded as waste—into profitable products.
  3. Sustainability & Market Linkage: Promoting eco-friendly practices while opening doors to lucrative market opportunities.

The Opportunity:

  • Locations: Six strategic regions in India’s North East.
  • Program Components: Hands-on training, workshops, awareness campaigns, and market linkage initiatives.
  • Value Proposition: Enabling farmers to enhance their income through value-added products derived from banana pseudostems, fostering sustainability and rural development.

Who Can Apply?

  • Organizations with expertise in agricultural training and awareness programs.
  • Financially robust firms with a minimum turnover of ₹5 lakhs.
  • Proven track record in similar government or PSU-backed initiatives.

Why It Matters:

This program isn't just about training; it's about revolutionizing rural livelihoods, promoting sustainable agriculture, and transforming waste management in India’s agricultural landscape. By turning pseudostems into valuable commodities, this initiative promises a win-win for farmers and the environment.

With NECTAR steering this transformative initiative, the tender is not just a call for participation—it's a call for innovation and impact. Are you ready to sow the seeds of change?

Tender Fee (Number) Rs. 500.00 (Rupees Five Hundred only)
EMD (Number) Rs. 1000/- (Rupees One Thousand only
Mode of EMD Online
Estimated Cost Rs 95,000/- per location
Start Date of Document Collection 23/12/2024
Pre-Bid Meeting Date NA
Last Date for Submission 06/01/2025 (up to 5.30 pm)
Opening Date NA
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