EoI for enhanced capabilities under PM eVidya

Expression of Interest (EoI)

cum
Market Assessment
for
Sourcing of enhanced technological capabilities
under PM eVidya
aligned with
NEP 2020 Goals

Digital India Corporation (DIC)

Electronics Niketan Annexe
6 CGO Complex
Lodhi Road, New Delhi, 110033

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Disclaimer

The information contained in this Expression of Interest (EoI) document or information provided
subsequently to the Bidder(s) or Applicant(s) whether verbally or in documentary form, by or on behalf
of Digital India Corporation (DIC), is provided to the Bidder(s) on the terms and conditions set out in
this EoI document and all other terms and conditions, subject to which such information is provided.

This EOI document is not an agreement and is neither an RFP nor a Tender or an invitation to offer by
DIC. This EOI is to invite proposals from applicants who may be deemed qualified, after reviewing the
information received in their EOI responses, to submit the bids in a future RFP / RFI related to the topics
or areas covered by this EOI. The purpose of this EOI is to provide the Interested Participants with
information and to assist them in formulation of their EOI. This EOI does not claim to contain all the
information, which each Participants may require. Each Participants should, at its own costs without
any right to claim reimbursement, conduct its own investigations, analysis and should check the
accuracy, reliability and completeness of the information in this EOI and wherever felt necessary obtain
independent advice. DIC makes no representation or warranty and shall incur no liability under any law,
statute, rules or regulations as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of this EOI.

The information contained in this EOI document is selective and is subject to update, expansion,
revision and amendment. DIC does not undertake to provide any Participants with access to any
additional information or to update the information in this EOI document or to correct any inaccuracies
if any therein, which may become apparent. DIC reserves the right of discretion to change, modify, add
to or alter any or all of the provisions of this EOI and/or the EOI participation process, without assigning
any reasons whatsoever. Such change will be intimated or made accessible to all Participants or can be
accessed on the website of DIC. Any information contained in this EOI document will be superseded by
any later written information on the same subject made available/accessible to Participants by DIC.

Information provided in this EOI is on a wide range of matters, some of which may depend upon
interpretation of law. The information given is not intended to be an exhaustive account of statutory
requirements and should not be regarded as a complete or authoritative statement of law. Further, DIC
also does not accept liability of any nature whether resulting from negligence or otherwise howsoever
caused arising from reliance of any Participants upon the statements contained in this EOI.

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Table of Contents
1. Fact Sheet ....................................................................................................................... 4
2. Background ..................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 About DIC................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 About PM eVidya ...................................................................................................... 5
2.3 DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing) ............................................ 6
2.4 About NEP ............................................................................................................... 6
2.5 About NDEAR .......................................................................................................... 6
3. Objective of the EoI ......................................................................................................... 7
4. Scope of Work – Indicative .............................................................................................. 8
4.1 Virtual Classrooms and Online Tutoring ................................................................... 8
5. Instruction to Applicants................................................................................................... 9
5.1 Details to be submitted by entities willing to contribute solutions for PM eVidya (on
commercial basis) ............................................................................................................... 9
5.2 Method of Evaluation ................................................................................................ 9
5.3 Key points ...............................................................................................................10
5.4 Support to applicants ...............................................................................................10
6. Annexures ......................................................................................................................11
6.1 Annexure – 1 Covering Letter (Preferably On a company Letterhead) .....................11
6.2 Annexure- 2 Details of Applicant..............................................................................12
6.3 Annexure – 3 Financial Summary ............................................................................13
6.4 Annexure - 4 Self-declaration for non-blacklisting ....................................................14
6.5 Annexure – 5 Experience in Related Projects and Use Cases (Direct/Indirect with
proven & Verifiable Experience) .........................................................................................15
6.6 Annexure -6 Details of the Proposed Offered Solution .............................................16
6.7 Annexure – 7 Pre-EOI Query Format.......................................................................17

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1. Fact Sheet

This document for Expression of Interest (EoI) cum Market Assessment is issued by Digital
India Corporation (DIC). DIC reserves the right to reject any or all the proposals without
assigning any reason.

Sr. No. Item Description

1. Project Title EoI cum Market Assessment for sourcing of enhanced

capabilities under PM eVidya aligned with NEP 2020
Goals
2 Name of Issuing Digital India Corporation
Authority
3. Contact Person Sohan Nautiyal
E-mail: [email protected]
4. Contact Address Electronics Niketan Annexe
6 CGO Complex
Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110033
Tel: 011-24360199

5. Website www.dic.gov.in
6. Date & Time of Issue Date: 21-Nov-2023
Time: 18: 00: Hrs

7. Details for Submission of Last Date & Time for Submission of Response
Response Date: 22-Dec-2023
Time: 23:59: Hrs
CPP Portal: https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app

8. Details of Pre-EOI Will be communicated later stage

Consultation

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2. Background
Digital India Corporation (DIC) has issued this EoI cum Market Assessment with intend interact
with Potential Current and Upcoming Startups or Established Organizations with Existing
Product Offerings to understand the solutions which can fulfil the needs or aid the
requirements of the NEP 2020 aligned enhanced technological capabilities. Post the
completion of the EoI, Interactions with Participants, and the market assessment exercise, the
suggestions and inputs received during this process may be considered for drafting a potential
RFP in future, though not confirmed yet, and the approach of the technical solution(s)
procurement model.

2.1 About DIC

Digital India is a flagship program of the Government of India with a vision to transform India
into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. Digital India aims to provide the
much-needed thrust to the nine pillars of growth areas, namely Broadband Highways,
Universal Access to Mobile Connectivity, Public Internet Access Program, e-Governance:
Reforming Government through Technology, e-Kranti - Electronic Delivery of Services,
Information for All, Electronics Manufacturing, IT for Jobs and Early Harvest Programs. Each of
these areas is a complex program and cuts across multiple Ministries and Departments.
Digital India Corporation is a not-for-profit Company set up by Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India, under Section 8 of Companies Act 2013. Earlier
the company was known as 'Media Lab Asia'.

To undertake these functions, DIC attracts talented resources both from Government and
Market. The judicious mix of talent ensures that Government is equipped with a broad
spectrum of resources for successful design of Digital India related projects. For more
information, please visit www.dic.gov.in.

2.2 About PM eVidya

The Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister had announced several initiatives, on 17th May
2020, to boost the education sector in the pandemic situation: “A comprehensive initiative
called PM e-VIDYA will be launched which unifies all efforts related to digital/online/on-air
education. This will enable multi-mode access to education, and includes: DIKSHA (one nation-
one digital platform) which will now become the nation’s digital infrastructure for providing
quality e-content in school education for all the states/UTs; TV (one class-one channel) where
one dedicated channel per grade for each of the classes 1 to 12 will provide access to quality
educational material”

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2.3 DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing)

DIKSHA is the One Nation One Digital Platform for Education and is the largest National
initiative by any country that offers free of cost access and has e-content sufficiency as per
different School boards and Autonomous bodies in India like CBSE, NCERT and States/UTs for
each grade/subject/topic. The content on DIKSHA is hosted in 36 languages (29 Indian
Languages and 7 Foreign Languages), including ISL (Indian Sign Language); and DIKSHA is
equally promoting and encouraging learning through local/regional languages. DIKSHA also got
unique content available for CWSN students. DIKSHA has witnessed unparalleled usage with
an average page hit of 3.49+ crores spanning across 6055+ crores minutes of learning with
308,643 lakh e-contents and 6577 ETBs hosted live as of date. DIKSHA is also being transformed
into a platform for the coherence of access with TV and radio.

2.4 About NEP

In alignment with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, it is certain that technology itself will
play an important role in the improvement of educational processes and outcomes. As per NEP
2020 (para 23.5), the thrust of technological interventions will be for the purposes of improving
teaching learning and evaluation processes, supporting teacher preparation and professional
development, enhancing educational access, and streamlining educational planning,
management, and administration including processes related to admissions, attendance,
assessments, etc. A rich variety of educational software, for all the above purposes, will be
developed in compliance with the National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR) and made
available for students and teachers at all levels in accordance with NEP.

2.5 About NDEAR

NDEAR is a technological framework that aims to enable existing systems to upgrade and
become interoperable while making available the building blocks for the creation of new tools
and solutions. NDEAR aims to energize and catalyse the digital education ecosystem to create
and deliver diverse, relevant, contextual, and innovative solutions that benefit students,
teachers, parents, communities, and administrators resulting in the timely implementation of
policy goals.

Through NDEAR, the Government will play the role of an enabler, by providing a framework
where technology solutions can be built by anyone and contributed back to the NDEAR
ecosystem /community for public good. Further, solutions that use NDEAR frameworks,
standards and specifications, would be considered NDEAR compliant or NDEAR aligned. Any
technology solution which is NDEAR compliant or NDEAR aligned will be able to connect with
other solutions that are NDEAR compliant. State/UT Governments would be free to embark on
building solutions to suit their needs. By identifying needs and curating the building blocks

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needed for the education ecosystem, NDEAR would be able to help with enabling the States/UTs
with a leg up by providing technology components that can be configured for different
solutions. This is much like selecting good quality bricks, which could be used to make any
building of choice by the builder. All policies and standards related to NDEAR can be accessed
through this link: NDEAR | Policies and Standards

3. Objective of the EoI

By leveraging technology and new e-learning tools, educators across the world are increasingly
adopting blended learning in-class and online learning strategies to deliver a holistic learning
experience. With this, learning is evolving and becoming more personalized and easily
accessible for all learners.

The objective of the EoI is to explore the various features/capabilities/solutions, available in

the market or being developed by existing organizations, startups or upcoming startups as per
the requirements of NEP 2020 and Ministry of Education which can enhance the digital learning
experience of students and teachers and to explore procurement models to provision the
capabilities at scale.

It would be key to identify amongst the EOI participants, such solutions or organizations or
partners who are willing to align themselves with the current and future needs of the NDEAR
and DIKSHA. Such Participants should be willing to commit to a growth and enhancement plan
of their offered or proposed solutions alongside the projected roadmap of NDEAR and DIKSHA.
The goal is to identify solutions which are willing to keep innovating as newer needs keep
identified, and also contribute by offering critical insights to the vision of DIKSHA becoming the
world’s leading public education learning platform. Such participants will ensure that their
solutions do not become stagnant, but instead also contribute as a valuable partner to the
comprehensive roadmap and technological innovations and offerings of NDEAR, and DIKSHA.

The overall vision is that the development and implementation of the enhanced capabilities
will not only improve user experience but also align with the NEP 2020’s goal of attaining grade
appropriate competency and holistic development of all learners.

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4. Scope of Work – Indicative

4.1 Virtual Classrooms and Online Tutoring
1. To provide personalised learning focusing on “just in time” interventions-
right support is provided at right time so that every student is covered
irrespective of his/her background. The online tutoring solution should
comprise of the following features:
a. Provide real time support and guidance to students when the
encounter difficulties, ensuring timely assistance
b. Capable of tailoring content/interventions as per the learning level
of the student
c. Comprehensive analytical capabilities to track improvement in areas
against which the capability is being leveraged by students and
teachers

Important Note: It is to be noted that this is an EOI cum market assessment exercise only,
and firms / Startups / Agencies / institutions, whether existing or upcoming, will not be
shortlisted based on this exercise for any business outcome.

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5. Instruction to Applicants

5.1 Submission of the EoI

The applicants need to submit the responses along with all the supporting documents on CPP
portal (https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app) by the date and time communicated above in
the factsheet.
5.2 Details to be submitted by entities willing to contribute solutions for PM eVidya
(on commercial basis)

S No. Requirement Details

1 Expression of Interest Letter Annexure 1- Covering Letter
2 Details of Organisation/ Startup/ Individuals Annexure 2- Details of Applicant
3 Previous experience similar to requirements of EoI Annexure 5- Experience in related
in Education or similar use cases. projects
4 Details of Proposed or Existing Solution Annexure 6- Details of Solution
5 Suggested Business Model
6 Financial Details of the organisation / Startup / Annexure 3- Financial Summary
7 Declaration Annexure 4- Self Declaration for
non-blacklisting
8 Other key documents Any additional documentation that
applicant deems relevant for the
purpose of the EoI, including
Accreditations, Certifications,
Patents, Startup Registrations &
Recognitions, Case Studies,
Proposed Plans, Experience
Letters, Incubator Experience or
Support Letters, etc.

5.3 Method of Evaluation

1. The invitation for EOI does not commit DIC to award a contract or to engage any organization.
2. Screening of EOIs shall be carried out as per eligibility conditions mentioned in this document
and based on verification of submitted documents.
3. Solution providers who qualify as per the eligibility conditions will be required to make a
presentation detailing their proposal to the evaluation committee of DIC.
4. This is not a shortlisting process and DIC will decide next steps like procurement of solution,
business/engagement models etc. based on the suggestions and recommendations from the
different organizations and approval from competent authorities. There may be an RFP in
future, where the participants from this EOI may participate again to make a formal bid or offer.

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5.4 Key points

1. This EoI does not commit DIC India to award a contract or to engage any organization.
Further, no reimbursable cost may be incurred in anticipation of award or for preparing a
response for this EoI. The vendor/applicant/institution is responsible for all costs incurred
in connection with participation in this EoI process.

2. DIC reserves the right to withdraw, amend, modify the EoI document, its scope, terms &
conditions, and or vary any part thereof at any stage. DIC further reserves the right to
terminate this EoI at any stage without assigning any reason. DIC makes no commitments,
express or implied, that this process will result in a business transaction with anyone.

5.5 Support to applicants

Any queries relating to the EoI document, and the terms and conditions contained therein
should be addressed to the Inviting Authority. For any other related queries applicants are
requested to mail the queries to [email protected] in the Pre-EOI Query
Format (Annexure 6.7) by 7th December 2023 DIC will invite applicants for a Pre-EoI Consultation
cum discussion to give a walkthrough of the requirement and the address any queries as
received. The date and time of the same will be communicated

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6. Annexures

6.1 Annexure – 1 Covering Letter (Preferably On a company Letterhead)

To,
Digital India Corporation (DIC) Admin
DIC
Electronics Niketan Annexe
6 CGO Complex
Lodhi Road New Delhi 110033

Sub: Submission of response in reference to “Expression of Interest (EOI) cum Market

Assessment for Sourcing of enhanced technological capabilities under PM eVidya aligned with
NEP 2020 goals”

In response to the aforementioned Invitation for Expressions of Interest (EOI) cum Market
Assessment published for the above-mentioned purpose, we would like to submit the required
information and express our interest to contribute technological solution/s towards the PM
eVidya initiative.

As instructed, we have attached the following documents in response:

 Details of Applicants’ as per Annexure -2.
 Financial Details as per Annexure -3.
 Self-declaration for non-Blacklisting as per Annexure – 4
 Experience in Related Projects as per Annexure-5
 Details of Solution as per Annexure-6
 Other Key Documents

Yours Sincerely,

Signature of the applicant:

Full name & Designation of applicant:
Applicant Name:
Date:
Place:

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6.2 Annexure- 2 Details of Applicant

S.No. Particular Details & Supporting

Documents
1. Organization / Startup / Agency / Individual legal entity
Name
Type of Entity (Individual/
2. Proprietorship/Partnership/Private Ltd./Public Ltd./
Startup/MSME, etc.)
3. Country of Incorporation/Registration/Citizenship
4. Incorporation Document / Date of
Incorporation/Registration/Identification Details
5. PAN Number
6. GST Registration Number
7. Registered And Corporate Office Address
8. Mobile Number
9. Email ID
10. Entity Website
11. Empanelment with Govt. Organizations, if any
(Mention names along with copies of Certificates)
12. Employee Strength / Legal Partners / Joint Venture details
13. ISO certification / Other certification (if any)
Whether the applicant has been blacklisted/debarred by any
14. Central Govt. / State Govt./PSU/ Govt. Bodies /
Autonomous? If yes, details thereof.
15 Details of Domain Experts in the Education Sector, may be
on payroll or any other form (Joint Venture, Partnerships,
Consultants etc)

Note: Self attested copies shall be provided in support of the documentary evidence mentioned
above.

Signature of the applicant

Full name & Designation of applicant:
Applicant Name:
Date:
Place:

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6.3 Annexure – 3 Financial Summary

Name of the Applicant, Turn-over, profit & loss and Net Worth accounts for last FIVE years:

Particulars 1st 2nd FY 3rd FY 4th FY 5th FY

FY (2018- (2019- (2020- (2021-
(20 2019) 2020) 2021) 2022)
17- Rs. (In Rs. (In Rs (In Rs (In
18) Crores) Crores Crores) Crores)
Rs. (In
Crores)

1 Annual Turnover
.
2 Profit & Loss Account
.
3 Net Worth
.
4 Turnover from
technology/tool/capability
developed for eLearning or
equivalent business in INDIA
or Global to be mentioned
separately

Signature of the applicant

Full name & Designation of applicant:
Applicant Name:
Date:
Place:

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6.4 Annexure - 4 Self-declaration for non-blacklisting

(The certificate below is to be provided by the applicant and must be printed on the company
letterhead.)

<Preferably To be printed on Company letterhead or a Notarized Affidavit>

Self-declaration for non-black listing

We confirm that our company as on the date of submission of the proposal is not blacklisted or
banned by any ministry/department/attached offices/sub-ordinate offices under Government of
India and any State government, autonomous bodies (established by Central/State govt), any
Central/State PSUs in India for corrupt, fraudulent or any other unethical business practices.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

(Name & Signature of Key Managerial Personnel)

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6.5 Annexure – 5 Experience in Related Projects and Use Cases (Direct/Indirect with proven
& Verifiable Experience)
The applicant needs to provide a minimum of 5 projects of value in descending order of value of
contract. These projects need to be contract signed in last 5 years and should have delivered to the
end customer.

S.No. Item Applicant Response

1. Name of Client
2. Assignment Name
3. Country
4. Contact Details (Contact name, Address & Tel No.) of Client
6. Tools and technologies used
7. Approx. Value of Contract
8. Duration of Assignment
9. Award Date (Month/ Year)
10. Completion Date (Month/ year)
11. Narrative description of the Solution
12. Provide web link of tool developed / solution (along with
demo credentials wherever necessary)
13. Documentary evidence attached
 Copy of the Work order and
 Completion/Deployment certificate from the client

14 Contact details of customer for interaction as part of feedback Or

Certificate from Customer or Proof on Internet with feedback

Signature of the applicant

Full name & Designation of applicant:
Applicant Name:
Date:
Place:

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6.6 Annexure -6 Details of the Proposed Offered Solution

An indicative list of the details pertaining to the solution are captured below. Applicant may provide
information against all the items relevant to their solution/capability.

S. No Item Applicant Response

1 Brief description of the solution
2 Objectives/Goals
3 Target user
4 User Experience
5 Content and Curriculum alignment
6 Customization/Adaptability
7 Assessment features
8 Analytics features
9 Integration/Compatibility
10 Scalability
11 Technical support
12 Current Pricing model--subscription, pay per use,
one time purchase, others
13 Business model proposed for DIC
14 Future roadmap of the solution
15 User support community
16 Demo link(s)

Signature of the applicant

Full name & Designation of applicant:
Applicant Name:
Date:
Place:

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6.7 Annexure – 7 Pre-EOI Query Format

Pre-bid queries should be submitted in word format

EoI Description Expression of Interest (EOI) cum Market Assessment for sourcing of
enhanced technological capabilities under PM eVidya aligned with
NEP 2020 Goals
EoI No.
Entity Name
Address
Contact Person
Contact No.
Official E-Mail Id
S.No. Section No. Page No. Clause as per EoI Clarification Sought

Signature of the applicant

Full name & Designation of applicant:
Applicant Name:
Date:
Place:

Signature Not Verified

Digitally signed by Debabrata Nayak
Date: 2023.11.21 15:06:20 IST
Location: eProcure-EPROC
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