Anchor Industry Partner Selection for ITI Upgradation in Lucknow Cluster

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This tender seeks the selection of an Anchor Industry Partner (AIP) through a milestone/deliverable-based consultancy hiring process. The Vocational Education and Skill Development Department, Uttar Pradesh, through the Directorate of Training and Employment Lucknow, has issued this bid (GEM/2026/B/7565899) with an EMD of ₹61,50,000. The overarching objective is the upgradation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) within the Lucknow Cluster under the National Scheme PM-SETU, within the state of Uttar Pradesh. This critical initiative aims to enhance the employability and skill sets of individuals by aligning vocational training with the demands of key industries. The bid is open from 20-05-2026 10:29 PM and closes on 17-08-2026 9:00 PM, with all submissions to be made by the latter date. The selected AIP will play a pivotal role in modernizing ITIs, ensuring curriculum relevance, facilitating industry exposure, and ultimately contributing to the state's economic development through a skilled workforce.