RFP invited from Proposals from NGOs for Khelo Dadri Sports for Development Excellence and Career Pathways under the flagship Dadri Development Program DDP

Job Description About Dadri Development Program (DDP): Spearheaded by the HCL leadership team, Vama Sundari Investments (Delhi) Pvt. Ltd. Dadri Development Program (DDP) is aimed at making Dadri comprehensive development of Dadri Block of Gautam Buddha Nagar District of Uttar Pradesh. The objective of DDP is to drive positive transformation in beneficiaries of target communities thereby creating healthier and empowered communities in the Dadri region. To execute this, the Vama Sundari Investment (Delhi) Pvt. Ltd. focuses on a range of sectors: education, health, youth skilling, agriculture, social safety and security (special focus on women), livelihood, and nature conservation. Program Summary: The program was launched in 2023 across three educational campuses with the objective of creating a grassroots sports ecosystem and encouraging regular participation in sports among school-going children and youth. Following positive outcomes and strong stakeholder engagement, the initiative expanded to eight campuses in 2024 and further to nine campuses in 2025, reflecting its growing acceptance and impact across the region. Building on the achievements of the last three years, DDP now seeks to further strengthen and expand Khelo Dadri through a dedicated implementation partner for the next phase of the initiative across 12 schools and colleges in Dadri Block. The proposed intervention aims to deepen sports participation, institutionalize sports culture within educational institutions, strengthen sports-to-career pathways, enhance convergence with government schemes and establish a sustainable sports ecosystem that contributes to both athletic excellence and sports allied employability for youth. Objective: To enhance health & fitness, sports skills, socio-emotional learning, career aspirations, and sports allied employability in the intervention area through structured sports training, competitive exposure, and sports-linked development pathways. Scope of Work: The selected agency shall be responsible for developing and delivering age-appropriate sports and life-skills content across schools and colleges; deploying qualified coaches, trainers and program staff; providing and maintaining sports props & equipment, training aids; preparing annual implementation and competition calendars; maintaining participant MIS, documentation and reporting systems; ensuring child safeguarding, gender inclusion, and community engagement; supporting athlete development and progression; coordinating with schools, colleges, sports federations, and government departments for necessary approvals and convergence; submitting periodic progress and impact reports; and developing a sustainability and government-integration roadmap to ensure long-term continuity of the initiative. Timeline: The current phase is estimated to take 18 months. The timeline should include key milestones and deliverables including submission final report and presentation. How to apply

• Submission Guidelines: Interested organizations are invited to download the detailed RFP document from NGOBox. Proposals including the budget must be submitted by [submission deadline] to arko.mukherjee@hclgroup.in (CC to ddevelopmentprogram@gmail.com)

Organization are request to send in their submissions with ‘Subject Line’ in the given format: DDP/ KD / 01 / 2026 by 1600 hours, 4th November 2026. Proposals received beyond the date mentioned, shall not be considered for further processes. All inquiries regarding this RFP should be shared by 1600 hours, 2nd November 2026 via email to arko.mukherjee@hclgroup.in marking ddevelopmentprogram@gmail.com cc. No inquiries shall be entertained beyond the mentioned timelines. Proposals received after the due date will be liable for rejection. The proposal must include all the components mentioned in RFP annexure. We will adhere to strict activities-timeline. We encourage organizations to submit their proposal and deliver the said work keeping the defined timelines as per the RFP document. To download the full RFP, click here: Proposals from NGOs for Khelo Dadri (Sports for Development,Excellence and Career Pathways) under the flagship Dadri Development Program (DDP)

Organisation: HCL Group

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