Deadline: 4 December 2015
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, is implementing a MNRE – UNDP/GEF Project on “Scale Up of Access to Clean Energy for Rural Productive Uses”. The project aims at enhancing access to reliable and affordable renewable energy services for rural livelihoods in selected districts of each of the three states Assam, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh.
MNRE invites proposals from Implementing Agencies1/ Micro Entrepreneurs for development and implementation of renewable energy based technology projects for rural livelihoods in the districts of the states listed above.
Focus Areas: Livelihood sector that includes-
Poultry, Dairy, Horticulture, Fisheries, KVIC, Informal Industries/small Businesses/Dhabas etc
Funds available
Financial support up to 65% of the project cost subject to a maximum of Rs 25 lakhs per project will be provided as grant for setting up pilot projects in instalments.
Eligibility Criteria
The following are eligible to apply
- The Agency should be a registered NGO/Trust/Academic or Research Institute of repute/Government based agencies/ private entrepreneurs / social entrepreneurs/ micro entrepreneurs.
- Should have experience in the development/implementation of renewable energy and/or rural livelihood projects during the past; Preference will be given for the Agencies having work experience and office in Identified State.
- Should have excellent planning and organizational skills and ability to deliver services in tight deadlines.
- The project team should have at least one responsible and dedicated person to supervise and coordinate the projects.
- Preference will be given to the Agencies proposing a minimum of 5 projects.
How to Apply
All proposals must be sent via Post.
For more information, please download this PDF India Call for Proposals.
