District Innovation And Challenge Fund

What is District Innovation And Challenge Fund?

The objectives of the "District Innovation and Challenge Fund (DICF)" are to Instill a sense of competitiveness amongst the Deputy Commissioners for developmental interventions, and to bring innovation in the design, planning, and implementation of critical infrastructure.

Benefit

Innovation: The scheme encourages new and creative approaches to address infrastructural gaps. Whether the intervention is out-of-the-box thinking involving cutting-edge technology. Problem-Solving: Relevance to solving a critical problem or meeting up a critical need in an innovative way. Impact on Employment: The projects that create long-term and enduring solutions to unemployment are on priority. Sustainability: Projects that have the capacity to create sustained solutions are encouraged. Value Addition: The focus of the scheme is on the projects that will add value to the available products and ensure higher remuneration Transparency: The funding priorities, processes, and outcomes of the scheme are transparent.

Level

State — Arunachal Pradesh

Ministry / Dept.

Planning Department

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

**The project must meet all of the following criteria:** 1. The project should be innovative and out-of-the-box thinking that solves a critical problem or meets up a critical need involving unique and/or cutting-edge technology. 1. Projects must practically address a need directly associated with th

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Benefits

Innovation: The scheme encourages new and creative approaches to address infrastructural gaps. Whether the intervention is out-of-the-box thinking involving cutting-edge technology. Problem-Solving: Relevance to solving a critical problem or meeting up a critical need in an innovative way. Impact on Employment: The projects that create long-term and enduring solutions to unemployment are on priority. Sustainability: Projects that have the capacity to create sustained solutions are encouraged. Value Addition: The focus of the scheme is on the projects that will add value to the available products and ensure higher remuneration Transparency: The funding priorities, processes, and outcomes of the scheme are transparent.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   The Proposals may be submitted by the concerned Deputy Commissioners by email or by special messenger or by post to:

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   Secretary (Planning & Investment)

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   Finance, Planning & Investment Department

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   4th Floor 1st Block, Arunachal Pradesh Civil Secretariat

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   Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

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   NOTE: Applications submitted after the due date will not be accepted.

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   Application Assessment Process:

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   Step 1: The Planning Division, Planning & Finance Department will convene a State Level Screening Committee meeting.

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   Step 2: On the appointed date the Deputy Commissioners will make a detailed presentation on the project proposal(s) as per the above requirements.

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    Step 3: The State Level Screening Committee applies the assessment criteria to all eligible applications.

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    Step 4: The State Level Screening Committee prioritizes the project proposals and makes appropriate recommendations to the Hon’ble Minister of Finance & Planning.

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    Assessment Criteria for the Applications:

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    i. Innovation (40% weightage)

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    a) Is the project an innovative intervention to address the infrastructural gap in the district?

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    b) Is the project an innovative intervention to meet the critical needs of the community and solve critical problems of the district?

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    c) Does the project involve cutting-edge or unique technology to address the needs of the district?

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    d) Does the project practically support the solutions to the problems of the district?

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    e) Does the project demonstrate an innovative, new, or creative way of addressing the problems of the district?

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    ii. Project planning (20% weightage)

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    a) Is there a clearly identified need that this project is addressing?

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    b) Does this project have a clear goal and project plan?

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    c) Is the project leveraging collaborative partnerships or converging resources from other sources (CSS or State schemes)?

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    d) Does the application provide an achievable timeline for completion?

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    iii. Budget (20% weightage)

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    a) Does the budget accurately reflect the scope and scale of the project?

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.