i) CSO should have sound financial and organisational systems in place for discharging their responsibilities.
ii) CSOs must have an established track record and demonstrated experience and capacity of mobilising the people.
iii) CSOs must have formed and facilitated active SHGs, UGs, SIGs, Federations of women/ workers' farmers, etc.
v) The partner CSOs must have presence in the State/district to work in the selected area/ location and have qualified human resources.