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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.

Ministry / Department
Planning Department
Level
State
Benefit type
other
Last verified: 18 Jun 2026

District Innovation And Challenge Fund क्या है?

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.

लाभ
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.
स्तर
State — Arunachal Pradesh
मंत्रालय / विभाग
Planning Department
लाभ का प्रकार
other
मुख्य पात्रता
The project must meet all of the following criteria:
अंतिम सत्यापन
18 Jun 2026

योजना का विवरण

जिला नवाचार और चुनौती कोष (डी. आई. सी. एफ.) भारत सरकार के वित्त, योजना और निवेश विभाग (योजना और निवेश प्रभाग) की एक नवाचार योजना है। अरुणाचल प्रदेश से। इस योजना के उद्देश्य इस प्रकार हैंः 1. विकासात्मक हस्तक्षेपों के लिए उपायुक्तों के बीच प्रतिस्पर्धा की भावना पैदा करें। 1. महत्वपूर्ण बुनियादी ढांचे के डिजाइन, योजना और कार्यान्वयन में नवाचार लाना। 1. जिलों में बुनियादी ढांचागत कमियों को भरने के लिए अत्याधुनिक और नवीनतम तकनीक का उपयोग करना। 1. जिलों में प्रमुख अवसंरचनात्मक हस्तक्षेपों के लिए उपायुक्तों के बीच भागीदारी की भावना पैदा करना। 1. राज्य सरकार और समुदाय के बीच साझेदारी को बढ़ावा देना। 1. सामुदायिक भागीदारी और भागीदारी को बढ़ावा देना। 1. राज्य की नीतियों और निधि आवंटन से प्रभावी परिणाम प्राप्त करें।

लाभ

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.

पात्रता

  • परियोजना को निम्नलिखित सभी मानदंडों को पूरा करना चाहिएः * * 1. परियोजना नवीन और लीक से हटकर सोच वाली होनी चाहिए जो एक महत्वपूर्ण समस्या का समाधान करती है या एक महत्वपूर्ण आवश्यकता को पूरा करती है जिसमें अद्वितीय और/या अत्याधुनिक तकनीक शामिल है। 1. परियोजनाओं को व्यावहारिक रूप से जिले की समस्याओं से सीधे जुड़ी आवश्यकता को पूरा करना चाहिए या समुदाय के लाभ के लिए जिले की मौजूदा क्षमता का उपयोग करना चाहिए। 1. परियोजनाओं को जिले के भीतर रोजगार पर प्रभाव डालना चाहिए और समुदाय और राज्य के लिए राजस्व सृजन सुनिश्चित करना चाहिए। 1. परियोजनाओं को जिले की मौजूदा समस्याओं को संबोधित करने के लिए एक अभिनव, नए या रचनात्मक तरीके का प्रदर्शन करना चाहिए। 1. इस परियोजना से जिले की मौजूदा वस्तुओं और उत्पादों का मूल्य बढ़ना चाहिए और विशेष रूप से कृषि, बागवानी, कपड़ा और हस्तशिल्प क्षेत्रों में वस्तुओं और उत्पादों के लिए बेहतर पारिश्रमिक सुनिश्चित होना चाहिए। * * * * आई। नवान्वेषण (40 प्रतिशत भारांक) * * क) क्या परियोजना जिले में अवसंरचनात्मक अंतर को दूर करने के लिए एक अभिनव हस्तक्षेप है? ख) क्या परियोजना समुदाय की महत्वपूर्ण जरूरतों को पूरा करने और जिले की महत्वपूर्ण समस्याओं को हल करने के लिए एक अभिनव हस्तक्षेप है? ग) क्या परियोजना में जिले की जरूरतों को पूरा करने के लिए अत्याधुनिक या अद्वितीय तकनीक शामिल है? घ) क्या परियोजना व्यावहारिक रूप से जिले की समस्याओं के समाधान का समर्थन करती है? ङ) क्या परियोजना जिले की समस्याओं को दूर करने के लिए एक अभिनव, नए या रचनात्मक तरीके का प्रदर्शन करती है? परियोजना योजना (20 प्रतिशत भारांक) * * क) क्या कोई स्पष्ट रूप से पहचानी गई आवश्यकता है जिसे यह परियोजना संबोधित कर रही है? ख) क्या इस परियोजना का एक स्पष्ट लक्ष्य और परियोजना योजना है? ग) क्या परियोजना सहयोगी साझेदारी का लाभ उठा रही है या अन्य स्रोतों (सीएसएस या राज्य योजनाओं) से संसाधनों को परिवर्तित कर रही है? घ) क्या आवेदन पूरा करने के लिए एक प्राप्त करने योग्य समय सीमा प्रदान करता है? बजट (20 प्रतिशत भारांक) * * क) क्या बजट परियोजना के दायरे और पैमाने को सटीक रूप से दर्शाता है? ख) क्या डी. पी. आर. ए. पी. एस. ओ. आर. के अनुसार तैयार की गई है? ग) क्या प्रमुख वस्तुओं के समर्थन के लिए उद्धरण प्रदान किए गए हैं (उन परियोजनाओं के मामले में लागू होते हैं जिनमें उत्पादों/वस्तुओं की प्रत्यक्ष खरीद और स्थापना शामिल है)? सामाजिक प्रभाव (10 प्रतिशत भारांक) * * क) क्या परियोजना रोजगार पैदा करती है? ख) क्या यह एक राजस्व उत्पन्न करने वाली परियोजना है? ग) क्या विचार या परियोजना योजना को विकसित करने में व्यापक सामुदायिक भागीदारी थी? घ) क्या प्रस्ताव सामुदायिक निवेश और/या उल्लिखित परियोजना के प्रभावों के साथ एक सामुदायिक भागीदारी योजना प्रदान करता है?
क्षेत्र: Arunachal Pradeshलाभ: other

आवश्यक दस्तावेज़

दस्तावेज़ सूची के लिए आधिकारिक वेबसाइट देखें।

आवेदन कैसे करें

  1. चरण 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:

  2. चरण 2: Offline application — step 2

    Secretary (Planning & Investment)

  3. चरण 3: Offline application — step 3

    Finance, Planning & Investment Department

  4. चरण 4: Offline application — step 4

    4th Floor 1st Block, Arunachal Pradesh Civil Secretariat

  5. चरण 5: Offline application — step 5

    Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

  6. चरण 6: Offline application — step 7

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

  7. चरण 7: Offline application — step 9

    Application Assessment Process:

  8. चरण 8: Offline application — step 10

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

  9. चरण 9: Offline application — step 11

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

  10. चरण 10: Offline application — step 12

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

  11. चरण 11: Offline application — step 13

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

  12. चरण 12: Offline application — step 15

    Assessment Criteria for the Applications:

  13. चरण 13: Offline application — step 16

    i. Innovation (40% weightage)

  14. चरण 14: Offline application — step 17

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

  15. चरण 15: Offline application — step 18

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

  16. चरण 16: Offline application — step 19

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

  17. चरण 17: Offline application — step 20

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

  18. चरण 18: Offline application — step 21

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

  19. चरण 19: Offline application — step 23

    ii. Project planning (20% weightage)

  20. चरण 20: Offline application — step 24

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

  21. चरण 21: Offline application — step 25

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

  22. चरण 22: Offline application — step 26

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

  23. चरण 23: Offline application — step 27

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

  24. चरण 24: Offline application — step 29

    iii. Budget (20% weightage)

  25. चरण 25: Offline application — step 30

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

FAQ

What Is The Full Name Of DICF?

The full name of DICF is "District Innovation and Challenge Fund".

Which Department Manages This Scheme?

This scheme is managed by the Finance, Planning, and Investment Department (Planning & Investment Division), Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh.

What Objectives Does DICF Have?

The objectives of the scheme are: Instill a sense of competitiveness amongst the Deputy Commissioners for developmental interventions. To bring innovation in the design, planning, and implementation of critical infrastructure. Introduce cutting-edge and latest technology in filling up infrastructural gaps in the districts. To instill a sense of participation amongst the Deputy Commissioners for major infrastructural interventions in the districts. Foster partnerships between State Government and the community.Foster community involvement and participation. Deliver effective outcomes from State's policies and fund allocation.

Are There Any Projects Under This Scheme That Are On Priority?

Yes, the projects that create long-term and enduring solutions to unemployment are on priority.

Are There Any Particular Types Of Projects That DICF Has A Special Focus On?

Yes, the focus of the scheme is on projects that will add value to the available products and ensure higher remuneration.

Where Can I Find The Format Of The Project Proposal?

The format of the Project Proposal can be found at this link - https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s339059724f73a9969845dfe4146c5660e/uploads/2018/02/2018022581.pdf

Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?

The guidelines of this scheme can be found at this link - https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s339059724f73a9969845dfe4146c5660e/uploads/2018/08/2018080250.pdf

To Whom Should The Project Proposals Be Addressed? And What Shall Be The Mode Of Submission? Does This Scheme Accept Online Applications?

The Proposals may be submitted by the concerned Deputy Commissioners by email or by special messenger or by post to: Secretary (Planning & Investment) Finance, Planning & Investment Department 4th Floor 1st Block, Arunachal Pradesh Civil Secretariat Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

Is There Any Chance For The Applications That Are Received After The Due Date To Be Accepted?

No, the applications submitted after the due date will not be accepted.

Who Shall Be Convening The Meeting Of The State-Level Screening Committee?

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

Who Shall Be Delivering The Presentation On The Project Proposal?

The Deputy Commissioners will make a detailed presentation on the project proposal(s) as per the above requirements.

To Whom Shall The Appropriate Recommendations Of The Project Proposals Be Made?

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

What Is The Address Of The Finance, Planning & Investment Department Of The Govt. Of Arunachal Pradesh?

The address is - Finance, Planning & Investment Department 4th Floor 1st Block, Arunachal Pradesh Civil Secretariat Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

During The Assessment Of The Applications, How Much Weightage Shall Be Given To Innovation And To Sustainability?

40% weightage shall be given to Innovation, and 10% weightage shall be given to Sustainability.

Is The Sustainability Plan A Mandatory Document?

No, the submission of the Sustainability Plan is optional.

Where Can I Find The Proforma Of The Quarterly Progress Report?

The proforma of the Quarterly Progress Report can be found in Annex II of the scheme guidelines.

What Additional Documents Are Required To Be Submitted By The Deputy Commissioner Upon Selection Of The Project Proposal?

Upon selection of the project proposal, the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) will be required to submit the following: Quarterly Progress Reports, Project Completion Reports.

Can A Request For An Extension Of The Completion Date Of The Project Be Entertained?

The project will be completed in the stipulated time frame specified in the application at the time of submission. District administration will ensure that the project is completed by the date stated in the project proposal. Requests for extensions will need to be considered and agreed to by the State Government.

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