DET Chhattisgarh Invites EOI for PM-SETU Industry Partners

Directorate Employment and Training (Training Wing), Department of Skill Development Technical Education and Employment Government of Chhattisgarh intends to invite Expression of Interest (EoI) For
Onboarding of Anchor Industry Partner (AIP) for Empanelment of Industry Partners under Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) (Component-I: Upgradation of ITIs)

Scope of Work:

The Government of Chhattisgarh has identified potential ITI clusters (list and details to be provided separately) for upgradation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) with the support of Anchor Industry Partners (AIPs) under the PM-SETU scheme. The selected Anchor Industry Partners (who will be finalized after submission of the Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) pursuant to the issuance of the Request for Proposal (RFP) as a subsequent step of this Expression of Interest (EoI)) are expected to bring strategic leadership, co-investment, technical expertise, and long-term commitment (minimum 5 years) for upgrading ITIs to enhance vocational education, employability, and industry relevance in the State of Chhattisgarh

Roles & Responsibilities of the Anchor Industry Partner

The responsibilities and activities expected from the Anchor Industry Partner shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Governance and Strategic Leadership
- Participation as a member of the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to be constituted after selection as AIP.
- Preparation of the Strategic Investment Plan (SIP), including:
  - Human resource structure
  - Training and skill development roadmap
  - Infrastructure development blueprint
  - Annual operational and work plans
- Participation in SPV sub-committees such as Curriculum, Infrastructure, Training, and Placement Committees, as required.
Financial Contribution and Revenue Models
- Contribution of a minimum of 17% of the total infrastructure cost for the upgradation of the Hub-and-Spoke ITI cluster.
- Financial contribution towards:
  - Training programs
  - Innovation labs
  - Incubation and entrepreneurship centres
- Participation in sustainable revenue-generation models, including but not limited to:
  - Paid training, upskilling, and consulting services
  - Shared use of laboratories and workshops for industry-led upskilling
  - Industry-sponsored assessments, certifications, and micro-credentials
Co-Design and Delivery of Training
- Co-development of long-term and short-term training programs aligned with:
  - Industry requirements
  - National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)
  - Qualification Packs (QP) / National Occupational Standards (NOS)
- Adoption of modular, blended, digital, and job-linked training formats.
- Integration of On-the-Job Training (OJT), internships, and apprenticeship opportunities aligned with local and regional employment demand.
Infrastructure Design and Lab Setup
- Advisory and execution support for development of:
  - Sector-specific laboratories, workshops, tools, simulators, and digital classrooms
  - Workshop layouts and modern training infrastructure
  - Lab modernization and upgradation roadmap
- Facilitation of access to industry facilities for hands-on training, assessments, internships, and practical exposure.
Human Resource and Faculty Development
- Collaboration with Directorate General of Training (DGT), NSTIs, and State Training Institutions for:
  - Designing and delivering Training of Trainers (ToT) programs (both pre-service and in-service)
- Faculty industry immersion programs, sabbaticals, and exposure visits.
- Capacity building through pedagogy enhancement and technology-enabled teaching methodologies.
Employment, Placement, and Incubation Support
- Facilitation of employment and placement opportunities for ITI graduates.
- Provision of internships and apprenticeship opportunities within participating industries.
- Support for entrepreneurship, start-ups, and incubation initiatives where applicable.

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Outreach, Inclusion, and Branding
- Ensure inclusive access to training for all demographics, including:
  - Women
  - Rural youth
  - Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)
  - Underserved and marginalized communities
- Co-creation and implementation of branding and outreach strategies for upgraded ITIs, including:
  - Participation in skill fairs, expos, and summits
  - Job and placement fairs
  - Employer engagement and youth mobilization campaigns
  - Co-branding of laboratories, workshops, and training programs
Institutional Sustainability and Long-Term Engagement
- Commitment to a multi-year partnership (minimum 5 years) with structured annual review and performance monitoring mechanisms.
- Participation in long-term planning for:
  - Financial sustainability
  - Capacity building
  - Resource mobilization
  - Replication and scaling of successful models across the State of Chhattisgarh

Anchor Industry Partner Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be one of the following entity types permitted under the PM-SETU Scheme:

A registered private or public limited company engaged in manufacturing or services, including PSUs;
An industry association or consortium representing one or more major sectors (at least 5 years old industry association);
An industry-led foundation (CSR/Philanthropy arm of a company/ industry group);
An industry-promoted/Operated academic or training institution.

Government Support

The Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), and the Government of Chhattisgarh shall extend comprehensive support for the implementation of the project. Up to 83% of the total project expenditure shall be borne by the Government, and Anchor Industry Partners offering more than the minimum required 17% contribution shall be accorded higher weightage during the proposal evaluation process. In cases, if an industry partner contributes more than the minimum 17%, the required State contribution is reduced proportionately.

The DGT and the State Government shall also provide policy, administrative, and institutional support, including access to existing ITI infrastructure, managerial and academic assistance, and availability of faculty and training resources on mutually agreed terms.

Further, handholding support shall be extended for obtaining regulatory approvals, ensuring curriculum alignment, and meeting accreditation and compliance requirements. The Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) shall be granted operational autonomy to run and manage the ITIs in accordance with the applicable scheme guidelines.

Last Date for Submission: 20 April 2026