Request for Proposal (RFP) for Hiring a Professional Agency for Conducting Skill Gap Study (2025-30) & Developing Skill Plan (2025-30) for Indian Mining Sector

Issued by: Skill Council for Mining Sector (SCMS)

Apply By: 10th March 2025

About the Organization

The Skill Council for Mining Sector (SCMS) is an apex body established to address the skill requirements of the Indian mining industry. It is:

• Promoted by the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI)
• Registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013
• Set up by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
• Authorized by MSDE (Notification: 17th March 2015) as a non-statutory certification agency
• Recognized and regulated by NCVET as an ‘Awarding Body’

Core Functions of SCMS

• Developing National Occupational Standards (NOS) aligned with the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF)
• Training & Upskilling of workers through accredited training partners
• Formulating skill development strategies for the mining sector
• Ensuring a skilled workforce for mining operations (Exploration, Mining Operations, Engineering & Support Services, Mineral Beneficiation)

About the Proposal

Objective

The Ministry of Mines and SCMS aim to develop a new Skill Plan (2025-30) for the Indian Mining Sector based on a comprehensive skill gap study. This study will cover:

• All major mining organizations
• Key mining clusters & top mining districts (ranked by royalty earnings)
• Most minerals, including major, minor, critical, strategic, and atomic minerals

Alignment with the National Critical Mineral Mission

The study will also cover the National Critical Mineral Mission, ensuring India’s self-reliance in critical minerals essential for:

• Economic growth
• Net-zero transition
• Industrial supply chain security

Key Objectives of the Study

1. District-wise Skill Assessment – Identify available skills and required skills in mining.
2. Skill Development Ecosystem Analysis – Evaluate the relevance of course curricula with current & future industry needs.
3. Government Schemes & Awareness – Assess awareness & challenges related to government skill development schemes.
4. Startup & Self-Employment Potential – Identify entrepreneurial opportunities in mining.
5. Skill Gap Bridging Measures – Develop strategies to reduce the skill gap.
6. Job Role-wise Skill Gap Mapping – Provide data for targeted districts.
7. Emerging Job Roles & Future Workforce Demand – Identify upcoming employment trends.
8. Evaluation of Training Methods – Assess the impact of online vs physical training in mining skills.

Scope of Work

Skill Gap Study & Skill Plan Development

The study must:

• Cover all mining sub-sectors (except Oil & Gas)
• Develop a framework with IT-enabled data collection & analysis
• Use pre-defined employment data collection methods from key stakeholders
• Conduct on-ground surveys/questionnaires for comprehensive data collection

Expected Deliverables

1. Skill Gap Report (2025-30) with Projections to 2047

   • Manpower demand, supply, and gap projections
   • Best practices in mining skill development

2. Skill Plan (2025-30)

   • Future human resource requirements & challenges
   • Potential employment opportunities
   • Strategic roadmap for workforce training & certification
   • Integration with national skill frameworks

Key Stakeholders

The study will involve:

• Government Ministries & Agencies (Mining, Coal, Steel, Labour, etc.)
• State & District Administrations
• Mining Departments of States
• Educational & R&D Institutes (IITs, CSIR-CIMFR, NIRM, etc.)
• Mining Companies & OEMs
• Training Providers & Skill Development Bodies
• Project Implementing Agencies

Detailed Scope of Work

Sectoral Coverage

The study must cover the following aspects of mining:

• Exploration & Prospecting
• Reserve Estimation
• Mineral Extraction (fuel, metallic, non-metallic, atomic, deep-sea mining)
• Mining Services (engineering, safety, transport, environment, etc.)
• Processing & Beneficiation (ore processing, coal washeries)
• Urban Mining

Project Components

1. Socio-Economic Profile Analysis
2. Sectoral Trends & Labour Market Analysis
3. Stakeholder Consultations & Industry Opinions
4. Manpower Demand-Supply Gap Estimation
5. Skill Mapping & Future Skill Requirements
6. Migration Patterns & Workforce Aspirations
7. Employment & Skilling Needs for Ancillary Sectors
8. Critical & Strategic Minerals Workforce Assessment

Alignment with National Missions

• National Green Hydrogen Mission
• India Semiconductor Mission
• AI & Automation in Mining
• Solar Mission

How to Apply

Submission Deadline

10th March 2025 by 3:00 PM (IST)

For detailed information and submission guidelines, visit:
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Why This Study is Important?

• Ensuring India's Mineral Security in a rapidly evolving global scenario
• Creating employment opportunities in traditional and emerging mining roles
• Addressing skill gaps to boost productivity & sustainability in mining
• Supporting India’s Net-Zero and Green Energy goals

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