RFPs invited to empanel Implementing Partners skill training under SAMARTH Scheme

The textile and apparel industry is one of the earliest industries developed in India. Its entire value chain from fiber to apparel manufacturing has a strong presence within the country. It is the biggest employer after agriculture. To meet the skill gap in the industry and also to supplement the efforts of the Ministry initiated through the Special Package for Garments and Made-ups in generating employment, the Government has approved the new scheme titled “Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector” for the entire value chain of textiles except Spinning and Weaving in the organized sector, launched in 2017-18. The Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector shall be known by the name “Samarth” and valid up to 31.03.2024.’ 

The Ministry of Textiles through this RFP intends to impanel Textile Industry / Textile Industry Associations registered under Central/ State Government/Chambers of Commerce of Central/ State as Implementing Partners (IPs) to undertake training programs across the entire value chain of organized textiles sectors except Spinning & Weaving on the terms and conditions as stipulated in the scheme guidelines which have been issued on 23rd April 2018.

1. The empanelment of Implementing Partners will be based on the following parameters:
   a. Organization credentials.
   b. Financial strength.
2. Empanelment of the agencies will be provisional and the target for training under the scheme will be awarded to the agency subject to the availability of the training target, budget, and training capacity as laid down by the Ministry from time to time

Eligible Applicants:

The skilling program will be implemented through the following Implementing Partners and they would be in existence as such for at least five years and should have a requirement of trained workers for captive placement. Also, they should possess the requisite infrastructure available to them for conducting the training program

1. A company engaged in the production of textile-related items in India, which is incorporated under the Companies Act, and the Indian Partnership Act/LLP Act.
2. An Industry Association related to Textile Sector having member industries engaged in the production of textiles
3. Chamber of Commerce registered with Ministry / Department under Central or State Government empanelment having member industry engaged in the production of textiles

Last date for submission: 14 March 2023, 06:00 PM