AB-05
Rural Livelihoods Development Foundation
Standard AB · NGO / Rural Development · Agriculture & Rural Livelihoods · Odisha
REWS risk band
High (76.7)
Letter grade
D30.5
Escalation
Escalate
16 red flag(s)
Renewal readiness
NOT READY – Show Cause / Restricted Renewal
Risk narrative
AB-05 Rural Livelihoods Development Foundation carries a High REWS risk band (composite risk score 76.7) and letter grade D (Non-Compliant / At Risk) after a 8-point risk-linked deduction from a weighted domain score of 38.5. 16 red-flag indicator(s) drive escalation attention: G1 (Leadership changes (Chairperson/CEO) in last 12 months: value 2 count; threshold green ≤ 0, amber ≤ 1 → Red); G2 (Statutory committees non-functional (Board/Audit/Grievance): value 2 count; threshold green ≤ 0, amber ≤ 1 → Red); F1 (Net worth: value -15 Rs Lakh; threshold green ≥ 50, amber ≥ 0 → Red). Recommended posture: ESCALATE – Show Cause/Special Audit. Renewal readiness: NOT READY – Show Cause / Restricted Renewal. Monitoring cadence: Monthly desk review + Surprise audit within 30 days.
Category health scores
Governance Risk
33.3
Weight 15%
Financial Risk
20.0
Weight 20%
Assessment Risk
20.0
Weight 20%
Technology Risk
33.3
Weight 10%
Compliance Risk
20.0
Weight 20%
Training & Outcome Risk
20.0
Weight 15%
Indicator RAG breakdown
| Code | Indicator | Value | Green | Amber | Score | RAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | Leadership changes (Chairperson/CEO) in last 12 monthsGovernance Risk · Lower · count | 2 | 0 | 1 | 20 | Red |
| G2 | Statutory committees non-functional (Board/Audit/Grievance)Governance Risk · Lower · count | 2 | 0 | 1 | 20 | Red |
| G3 | Unresolved conflict-of-interest cases reportedGovernance Risk · Lower · count | 1 | 0 | 1 | 60 | Amber |
| F1 | Net worthFinancial Risk · Higher · Rs Lakh | -15 | 50 | 0 | 20 | Red |
| F2 | YoY revenue growthFinancial Risk · Higher · % | -18 | 5 | -10 | 20 | Red |
| F3 | Maximum statutory/vendor payment delayFinancial Risk · Lower · days | 120 | 30 | 90 | 20 | Red |
| A1 | Pass-rate deviation from national benchmark (abs.)Assessment Risk · Lower · pp | 22 | 10 | 20 | 20 | Red |
| A2 | Batches with missing assessment evidenceAssessment Risk · Lower · % sampled | 7 | 2 | 5 | 20 | Red |
| A3 | Reassessment / appeal rateAssessment Risk · Lower · % | 9 | 3 | 7 | 20 | Red |
| T1 | Data security incidentsTechnology Risk · Lower · count/yr | 1 | 0 | 1 | 60 | Amber |
| T2 | Missing mandatory integrations (Kaushal Verse/SIDH/ABC)Technology Risk · Lower · count | 2 | 0 | 1 | 20 | Red |
| T3 | System downtime (assessment/LMS platform)Technology Risk · Lower · hrs/qtr | 18 | 4 | 12 | 20 | Red |
| C1 | MIS/data non-submission instancesCompliance Risk · Lower · count/yr | 3 | 0 | 2 | 20 | Red |
| C2 | Average delay in regulatory reportingCompliance Risk · Lower · days | 35 | 7 | 20 | 20 | Red |
| C3 | Regulatory violations / show-cause noticesCompliance Risk · Lower · count/yr | 2 | 0 | 1 | 20 | Red |
| L1 | Learner dropout rateTraining & Outcome Risk · Lower · % | 28 | 10 | 20 | 20 | Red |
| L2 | Placement / employment rateTraining & Outcome Risk · Higher · % | 22 | 50 | 30 | 20 | Red |
| L3 | Trainer vacancy rateTraining & Outcome Risk · Lower · % | 32 | 10 | 25 | 20 | Red |
Grading domain breakdown
| Domain | Raw (0–100) | Weight | Weighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 Governance & Institutional Capacity | 45.0 | 10% | 4.5 |
| D2 Financial Sustainability | 30.0 | 10% | 3.0 |
| D3 Qualification Design & Curriculum (QP-NOS alignment) | 48.0 | 10% | 4.8 |
| D4 Training Delivery & Trainer Quality | 40.0 | 15% | 6.0 |
| D5 Assessment Quality & Integrity | 42.0 | 15% | 6.3 |
| D6 Industry Engagement & Learner Outcomes | 38.0 | 15% | 5.7 |
| D7 Technology & Innovation Enablement | 30.0 | 10% | 3.0 |
| D8 Future Planning, Grievance Redressal & Governance Response | 35.0 | 15% | 5.3 |
Decision matrix actions
Regulator (NCVET) actions
• Issue Show-Cause Notice within 15 days of red-flag trigger. • Commission special/surprise audit within 30 days. • Suspend new-batch enrolment/certification issuance pending audit outcome. • Restrict renewal – refer to NCVET Council/competent authority for decision. • Consider partial/full withdrawal of recognition per Guidelines for Recognition & Regulation of ABs, 2025, if unresolved within notice period. • Escalate governance/COI or fraud indicators to Vigilance/Legal.
Awarding Body actions
• Respond to Show-Cause Notice with documentary evidence within stipulated time. • Submit time-bound Corrective and Preventive Action Plan (CAPA). • Undergo special audit and remedy root causes (e.g. governance vacancies, payment defaults, assessment integrity breaches). • Engage NCVET-nominated observer/monitor if directed.
Global TVET precedent
Ofqual 'special measures'/sanctions; ASQA 'suspension or cancellation of registration'; QCTO accreditation withdrawal for non-compliant SDPs.
Monitoring cadence: Monthly desk review + Surprise audit within 30 days
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