Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to appoint Training Partners for the Capacity Building program under the PMFME Scheme in Assam.

SUMMARY: Expression of Interest for Training Partners under PMFME Scheme, Assam

The Assam Industrial Development Corporation Limited (AIDC), serving as the State Nodal Agency (SNA), has issued a Request for Expression of Interest (REOI). It invites applications from eligible government and private organizations to become Training Partners (TPs). Selected partners will help implement the Capacity Building Component of the Prime Minister’s Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme across Assam. The main aim is to support and empower micro-enterprises and self-help group (SHG) members through structured training in food processing and business development.

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Objectives of EOI :

The main goal of this EOI is to select skilled and experienced Training Partners in all districts of Assam. These partners will help provide effective training to beneficiaries, which is an important part of the PMFME Scheme. The program aims to strengthen the skills of individual entrepreneurs and SHG members, helping them access credit, formalize their businesses, and become part of the organized food processing supply chain.

Important Dates :

EOI Release Date: October 17, 2025
Last Date for Online Application Submission: November 6, 2025 (by 5:00 PM)
Last Date for Soft Copy Submission via Email: November 6, 2025
Last Date for Hard Copy Submission by Post: November 6, 2025 (by 5:00 PM)

Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) & Tender Fees :

The given EOI document does not include any details or requirements for an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) or tender fee.

Scope of Works :

The empanelled Training Partners will be responsible for the following:

Conducting Physical Trainings: Organize and deliver in-person training sessions for beneficiaries at the district and block levels.
Types of Training:
- 3-Day (24 hours) Training: For Credit Linked Subsidy beneficiaries (individuals or groups) recommended by the District Level Committee (DLC).
- 1-Day (8 hours) Training: For SHG members receiving Seed Capital under the PMFME Scheme.
Engaging Trainers: Use certified Master Trainers (MTs) and District Level Trainers (DLTs) under PMFME. Training Partners (TPs) can also suggest new candidates for DLT certification.
Logistics & Coordination: Handle trainee outreach, form batches (maximum 30 participants), arrange suitable venues with presentation facilities, and manage rescheduling if needed.
Administrative Tasks: Upload training data to the NIFTEM portal, verify attendance with government officials, and distribute certificates to trainees.
Documentation & Billing: Submit all required documents and photos, and raise bills both online (Training Portal) and in hard copy to the SNA, following PMFME cost guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners :

Eligible organizations must meet the following criteria:

Private Entities: Should be registered with PMKVY, NSDC, or FSSAI and have experience in food processing skill development.
Government Entities: Government institutes that provide vocational training or capacity building in food processing.
Registration: Must have valid registration documents like Society/Company registration, MoU, or Trade License.
Experience: Should have prior experience working in Assam, preferably with offline food processing training (note: Hotel Management/F&B services experience does not count).
Local Presence: Must have a registered office in Assam.

Selection Process :

While not explicitly detailed, the selection will likely be based on a combination of factors including:

Phase 1: Document Verification & Eligibility Check
We will first check all submitted documents and ensure the organization meets the eligibility criteria.
Phase 2: Scoring (75 Marks) Applications will be scored based on:
- Existence of the Organization: Up to 10 marks
- Experience in Capacity Building: Based on years of work and number of trainees, up to 20 marks
- Experience in Food Processing Training: Based on years of work and number of trainees, up to 20 marks
- Prior Experience in Assam: Up to 10 marks
- Trainings Conducted for Government Agencies/Schemes: Up to 15 marks
Phase 3: Interview (25 Marks) Top applicants from Phase 2 will be invited for an interview.
Phase 4: District-wise Empanelment Final scores (document + interview) will determine district-wise rankings. Each district will have at least one and at most three top applicants empaneled.
Phase 5: Work Allocation Work will be assigned based on operational convenience, fair workload sharing, and suitability. Empanelment does not guarantee immediate work. Performance will be reviewed every quarter.

Empanelment Procedure :

Empanelment means getting listed as a qualified vendor. Once empanelled, AIDC’s Internal Selection Committee will assign specific tasks to the vendors based on the district’s needs and the vendor’s past performance.

Total People to Be Trained :

The Government of Assam has a target to bring 12,778 individual enterprises under credit-linked subsidy and formalization under the PMFME Scheme. The training partners will be responsible for training a significant portion of these beneficiaries and the SHG members.

Job Roles / Focus Areas :

The training curriculum focuses on:

Enterprise Development Program (EDP): Covering business and entrepreneurial skills.
Food Processing: Practical and theoretical aspects of various food processing domains, including:
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Meat & Poultry
- Spices & Plantation Crops
- Grain Processing
- Bakery & Confectionery
- Milk & Dairy
- Minor Forest Produce
- Fish & Marine
- Fats & Oil seed

Duration of Training :

For Credit Linked Beneficiaries: 3 Days (24 hours)
For Seed Capital SHG Beneficiaries: 1 Day (8 hours)

Funding & Payment Conditions :

The cost details for both types of training can be found in Annexure 3 and Annexure 4 of the Revised Capacity Building Guidelines on the PMFME website. Training Partners should submit their bills along with the necessary documents online through the Training Portal and also provide a hard copy to the SNA for payment processing.

Mode of Submission & Address :

Applicants must follow a three-stage submission process:

Online Registration (Mandatory): Register on the PMFME portal (https://pmfme.mofpi.gov.in) or NIFTEM-T portal (https://niftem-t.ac.in) between October 17, 2025, and November 6, 2025.
Soft Copy Submission: Email the complete proposal (in Annexure 1 & 2 format) with all supporting documents (as per Annexure 3) to contact.pmfmeassam@gmail.com with a copy to spmuassam.pmfme@gmail.com by November 6, 2025. Subject Line: Application for engagement of Training Partner for Assam under PMFME Scheme 2025.
Hard Copy Submission: Send the sealed physical copy of the application to the following address by November 6, 2025 (5:00 PM): The Managing Director
Assam Industrial Development Corporation Limited
State Nodal Agency-PMFME Scheme
R. G. Baruah Road, Guwahati, Assam 781024

Other Important Terms & Conditions :

Canvassing: Any form of personal canvassing is strictly prohibited and will lead to disqualification.
Final Authority: The decision of the Internal Selection Committee of AIDC Ltd. shall be final and binding.
Queries: For clarifications, TPs can email the PMFME Cell of AIDC at contact.pmfmeassam@gmail.com.
Guidelines: TPs must adhere to the Revised Capacity Building Guidelines of the PMFME Scheme, available on the official PMFME website.

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