| Tender Brief |
The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) invites Expression of Interest (EOI) for empanelment of Implementing Agencies (IAs) to conduct Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programmes (ESDP) for the 2025β26 financial year. This initiative aims to ignite entrepreneurial spirit, enhance skills, and drive economic growth across Indiaβfocusing on youth, women, SC/ST, and disadvantaged communities. πͺπ©βπΌ |
| Tender Description |
π― What is ESDP? - The Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP) equips aspiring entrepreneurs with technical, managerial, and entrepreneurial skills to launch and scale their businesses. It offers hands-on training, industry insights, and business mentoring, fostering innovation and self-employment opportunities. |
| Pre-Qualification Criteria |
π‘ Key Objectives:
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Promote entrepreneurship through skill enhancement
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Empower MSMEs with business development tools
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Ensure inclusive growth for women, youth, SC/ST, and physically challenged
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Foster innovation and generate employment opportunities
π Who Can Apply?
The call is open to institutions with a proven track record in conducting skill development and entrepreneurship training:
ποΈ Eligible Institutions:
- πΉ IITs, IIMs, NITs
- πΉ Technology Centers (TCs) & Tool Rooms
- πΉ Central Autonomous Bodies under the Ministry of Education
- πΉ Central & State Government-affiliated institutions
πͺ Eligibility Criteria:
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Proven experience in skill & entrepreneurship training
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Adequate infrastructure for quality training
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Willingness to adopt digital platforms for monitoring & evaluation
π ESDP Programme Modules
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π Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP):
- 1-Day Bootcamp to identify and motivate budding entrepreneurs
- Target: 50-100 participants per batch
- Expenditure Limit: βΉ20,000 per session
- Special Focus: 25%-50% sessions with industry/social enterprises
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π οΈ Entrepreneurship-cum-Skill Development Programme (E-SDP):
- Advanced & Existing E-SDP: Intensive, hands-on technical training
- Target: 40% participation from women, SC/ST, and differently-abled
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π Management Development Programme (MDP):
- Advanced & Existing MDP: Upskilling for business management
π° Funding & Financial Support
π΅ No Participation Fee for SC/ST, Women, BPL, and Physically Handicapped
π¦ Honorarium: βΉ1,000 per guest speaker per 90–120 min session
ποΈ Administrative Expenses: 5% of the annual budget allocated
π Skill Building: Hiring MBA/Engineering students as trainers @ βΉ40,000/month
π How to Apply?
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Application Deadline: 20th March 2025
π₯ Submission: Via email to esdp.div@dcmsme.gov.in
π Required Documents:
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Application in prescribed format (download from www.dcmsme.gov.in)
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Detailed proposal covering:
- Training coverage (districts, regions)
- Specialized courses offered
- Beneficiary focus (Women, SC/ST, Youth, etc.)
π Key Focus Areas
- πΉ 40% participation from weaker sections (SC/ST/Women/Physically Handicapped)
- πΉ Special sessions on Start-up India, Stand-up India, PMEGP, MUDRA, ASPIRE
- πΉ Alternative funding insights: Angel Investing, Venture Capital, Crowdfunding
- πΉ Women-exclusive & Physically Handicapped training programmes
- πΉ Special focus on Aspirational & Backward Districts and North-Eastern Region (NER)
π General Guidelines
π Programmes under SC/ST Fund: 40% participation required
π Flexible Scheduling: Training on holidays or part-time allowed
π Handholding Support: Help participants prepare DPRs and access financing
π Monitoring: Real-time tracking through digital platforms
π Transparent Fund Utilization: 30% advance for programmes; settlement within 15 days |
