Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Establishment and Sustenance of Standard Nutrition Garden at Household Level Among the Rural Community Within Four Development Blocks

Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Establishment and Sustenance of Standard Nutrition Garden at Household Level Among the Rural Community Within Four Development Blocks issued by HCLFoundation:

Organization:

• HCLFoundation

RFP Code:

• HCLF/RFP/Samuday/Agri/Nutri/15022024

Programme Name:

• Samuday

Location:

• Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh

RFP Posting Date:

• 23rd October 2024

Submission Deadline:

• 5th November 2024

Submission Details:

• Technical Proposal Submission:
  • Send to tiwari-r@hcltech.com, with renu.mahato@hcltech.com in CC.
• Financial/Budget Proposal Submission:
  • Send to mehrotrar@hcltech.com
• Email Subject Line Format:
  • HCLF/RFP/Samuday/Agri/Nutri_<Name of Organization>
• Enquiries Deadline:
  • 30th October 2024 (via email to tiwari-r@hcltech.com & renu.mahato@hcltech.com)

About HCLFoundation:

• Not-for-profit organization delivering CSR agenda of HCLTech in India.
• Focus on long-term sustainable programmes addressing Education, Health, Skill Development, Livelihood, Environment, and Disaster Risk Reduction.
• Implements five flagship programmes:
  • Samuday (Rural Development)
  • HCLTech Grant (Rural Development)
  • Uday (Urban Development)
  • My Clean City (Urban Development)
  • Harit (Environment Action)
• Special Initiatives:
  • Power of One
  • Sports for Change
  • Academy
  • My E-Haat

For more information, visit HCLFoundation's website.

Description of the RFP:

• The project addresses nutritional security challenges in India, with the aim of establishing Standard Nutrition Gardens at the household level in rural communities.
• India ranks 101 out of 116 countries in the Global Hunger Index-2022, with a significant hunger problem despite being a leading producer of fruits and vegetables.
• The Nutrition Garden initiative aims to provide a sustainable source of fresh, naturally grown vegetables to rural households.

Scope of Work:

• Identify marginal families (preferably landless) with space for the Nutrition Garden.
• Enhance awareness and knowledge of beneficiaries regarding nutrition through capacity building and counseling.
• Establish Standard Nutrition Garden Models as per HCLFoundation's criteria.
• Ensure year-round sustainability and productivity of the gardens.
• Promote the use of bio-formulations (e.g., Amrit jal, Neem oil) to avoid chemical supplements.
• Conduct household assessments (pre- and post-intervention) to measure the impact.
• Train volunteer-driven community cadres to support scalability and sustainability.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Not-for-Profit organizations with valid 12A & 80G certificates are preferred.
• Preference given to organizations with prior experience in Uttar Pradesh.
• Must have prior expertise in agriculture, nutrition, and women empowerment.

Proposal Requirements:

• Submit both Technical and Financial proposals by 5th November 2024.
• Adhere to the timelines and Gantt Chart as per Annexure 01.

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