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.
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.
"District Innovation and Challenge Fund (DICF)" is an innovation scheme by the Finance, Planning, and Investment Department (Planning & Investment Division), Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh. The objectives of the scheme are:
1. Instill a sense of competitiveness amongst the Deputy Commissioners for developmental interventions.
1. To bring innovation in the design, planning, and implementation of critical infrastructure.
1. Introduce cutting-edge and latest technology in filling up infrastructural gaps in the districts.
1. To instill a sense of participation amongst the Deputy Commissioners for major infrastructural interventions in the districts.
1. Foster partnerships between State Government and the community.
1. Foster community involvement and participation.
1. Deliver effective outcomes from State’s policies and fund allocation.
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.
Check the official website for the required-document list.
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:
Step 2: Offline application — step 2
Secretary (Planning & Investment)
Step 3: Offline application — step 3
Finance, Planning & Investment Department
Step 4: Offline application — step 4
4th Floor 1st Block, Arunachal Pradesh Civil Secretariat
Step 5: Offline application — step 5
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
Step 6: Offline application — step 7
NOTE: Applications submitted after the due date will not be accepted.
Step 7: Offline application — step 9
Application Assessment Process:
Step 8: Offline application — step 10
Step 1: The Planning Division, Planning & Finance Department will convene a State Level Screening Committee meeting.
Step 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.
Step 10: Offline application — step 12
Step 3: The State Level Screening Committee applies the assessment criteria to all eligible applications.
Step 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.
Step 12: Offline application — step 15
Assessment Criteria for the Applications:
Step 13: Offline application — step 16
i. Innovation (40% weightage)
Step 14: Offline application — step 17
a) Is the project an innovative intervention to address the infrastructural gap in the district?
Step 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?
Step 16: Offline application — step 19
c) Does the project involve cutting-edge or unique technology to address the needs of the district?
Step 17: Offline application — step 20
d) Does the project practically support the solutions to the problems of the district?
Step 18: Offline application — step 21
e) Does the project demonstrate an innovative, new, or creative way of addressing the problems of the district?
Step 19: Offline application — step 23
ii. Project planning (20% weightage)
Step 20: Offline application — step 24
a) Is there a clearly identified need that this project is addressing?
Step 21: Offline application — step 25
b) Does this project have a clear goal and project plan?
Step 22: Offline application — step 26
c) Is the project leveraging collaborative partnerships or converging resources from other sources (CSS or State schemes)?
Step 23: Offline application — step 27
d) Does the application provide an achievable timeline for completion?
Step 24: Offline application — step 29
iii. Budget (20% weightage)
Step 25: Offline application — step 30
a) Does the budget accurately reflect the scope and scale of the project?
The full name of DICF is "District Innovation and Challenge Fund".
This scheme is managed by the Finance, Planning, and Investment Department (Planning & Investment Division), Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh.
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.
Yes, the projects that create long-term and enduring solutions to unemployment are on priority.
Yes, the focus of the scheme is on projects that will add value to the available products and ensure higher remuneration.
The format of the Project Proposal can be found at this link - https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s339059724f73a9969845dfe4146c5660e/uploads/2018/02/2018022581.pdf
The guidelines of this scheme can be found at this link - https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s339059724f73a9969845dfe4146c5660e/uploads/2018/08/2018080250.pdf
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
No, the applications submitted after the due date will not be accepted.
The Planning Division, Planning & Finance Department will convene a State Level Screening Committee meeting.
The Deputy Commissioners will make a detailed presentation on the project proposal(s) as per the above requirements.
The State Level Screening Committee prioritizes the project proposals and makes appropriate recommendations to the Hon'ble Minister of Finance & Planning.
The address is - Finance, Planning & Investment Department 4th Floor 1st Block, Arunachal Pradesh Civil Secretariat Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
40% weightage shall be given to Innovation, and 10% weightage shall be given to Sustainability.
No, the submission of the Sustainability Plan is optional.
The proforma of the Quarterly Progress Report can be found in Annex II of the scheme guidelines.
Upon selection of the project proposal, the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) will be required to submit the following: Quarterly Progress Reports, Project Completion Reports.
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.
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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