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Terms of Reference (ToR) for empanelment of Consultant for facilitating Development of Clusters / Infrastructure projects through Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) * * * * * Background Notwithstanding inherent potential of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) towards economic growth, alleviating poverty and bringing about equitable development of the regions, empowering them with appropriate common facilities is critical for achieving national / global competitiveness.
Cluster Development approach has been emphasized in para 1.11, 4.1.5 and 4.2 of Industrial Policy Resolution, 2007 and para 10 of Orissa MSME Development Policy, 2009.

Accordingly guidelines on State initiative for MSE Cluster Development has been put in place vide Notification No.

I-SI-5/2010.IND-14824/I dated 29.09.2010.


The objective of the scheme is to facilitate need-based interventions, leveraging Government of India schemes, for overall improvement of the MSE clusters both at unit & cluster level for their sustenance.
Designation : Consultant Nature association of Eligibility : Empanelled by Directorate of Industries, Odisha for development of assigned identified cluster(s) : Government / Non-Government Organisation / Institutions / Individuals having competency in conducting survey including diagnostics study, preparation of project report / techno- economic feasibility report / formation of SPV / mobilization of fund etc.
Desirable Expertise :  Demonstrative understanding of the legislative frameworks and laws that governs business in India as well as the manner these are operationalised within government.
in which  Adequate knowledge in Odia for exchanging ideas with the cluster stakeholders Scope of Work Key areas of work include selection of cluster, sensitization of stakeholders; preparation of Diagnostic Study Report (DSR); promotion of cluster-specific Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV); formulation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Common Facility in the cluster and ensure implementing the projects within the time-frame.

However, Consultants are expected expand and develop the work.
An illustrative sequence of activities is given below.

  Facilitate & support Regional / District Industries Centres to identify the cluster and obtain vetting of the District Single Window Clearance Authority for the purpose.
Take up Preliminary Diagnostic Study along with pilot initiatives with State Government support and submit a proposal to Director of Industries for detailed DSR with GoI assistance        Promote Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) in the cluster; Prepare the DSR; validate the same with cluster members and submit to the Directorate of Industries, Odisha within the timeframe stipulated.
Formulate Action Plan for soft interventions in the cluster on the basis of DSR and submit the proposal in accordance with the schematic guidelines of GoI to Directorate of Industries, Odisha.
Formulate the DPR for Common Facility Centre as identified in the DSR and facilitate submission the proposal by SPV in accordance with the schematic guidelines of GoI to Directorate of Industries, Odisha Associate with IDCO for infrastructure development projects, formulate the DPR and submit the proposal in accordance with the schematic guidelines of GoI to Directorate of Industries, Odisha Facilitate clearance of the project at GoI level Implement and ensure timely completion of the project.
Payment modalities State government support to the tune of Rs.

50,000/- (max.)

may be provided for selection of cluster; preparation of preliminary Diagnostic Study Report and promotion of Special Purpose Vehicles.

Similarly funding for detailed Diagnostic Study Report and Soft (capacity development programmes) may be provided as per guidelines of Government of India schemes.
interventions However, empanelled consultants are expected to support setting up of cluster-specific Common Facility with assistance under GoI scheme(s) so as to facilitate logical conclusion to the cluster development approach.

As such they shall be eligible for government support (including Government of India assistance) to the tune of 1% of the total project cost implemented in the cluster limited to Rs.10.00 lakh per cluster.
The payment to be made in two phases:  50% of the eligible amount after final approval of Government of India and  Balance 50% within one month of Commercial production of Common Facility Centre in the Cluster Procedure of Selection All applications shall be scrutinized by the Cluster Cell & short-listed on the basis of firm net-worth and domain expertise.
Short listed applicants will make a presentation to share their vision on prospect of cluster / infrastructure development before a Committee for empanelment.

How to apply: Interested firms may apply in the prescribed format available in the website http://ori.nic.in/diorissa and send to the Director of Industries, Industries Directorate, Killamaidan, Cuttack – 753 001, Odisha.

Last Date of Application: The last date for receipt of completed application at Directorate of Industries is 18/03/2013.
Applications received after the stipulated date shall be rejected forthwith.

Documents to be enclosed with the application Document on legal entity of the organisation a) Net-worth of the organisation duly certified by a Chartered Accountant b) Self signed one passport size coloured photograph of Chief Executive of the c) organisation.

Self signed curriculum vitae of resource persons.

Self signed photo copies of experience certificate(s).
Attach sheet duly signed giving “Why you should be empanelled as Consultant for development of MSME clusters in Odisha?” d) e) f) * * * * * Application for empanelment as Consultant for Cluster Development in Directorate of Industries, Odisha * * * * * (Fill up in all CAPITAL letters) 1.

Name of the Organisation : 2.

Name of the Chief Executive Registration No.

& date Address for communication : : 3.

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Contact Tel e-mail STD Code Telephone Number Valid email id Mobile (valid) Resource person(s): Name Qualification Age Experience in Cluster Development (in brief) 6.

Organisation Exposure in Cluster Development Programme (Attach separate sheet if required) Name of the cluster Name of the Govt.

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/ Ministry Period of intervention Government assistance (Rs.

in lakh) From To Govt SPV Major outcome of the programme 7.

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Any other information (please specify) Please attach a sheet giving “Why you should be empanelled as Consultant for development of MSME clusters in Odisha” in 350 words.

I hereby undertake that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge & belief.

DECLARATION Date: Place: Full signature & seal of CEO