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Annexure I — Problem Statement Submission Format
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Maharashtra Grand Innovation Challenge

State Department Problem Statement Submission Annexure I
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Section A · Department & Challenge Ownership 14%
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Ownership
B
Definition
C
Outcomes
D
Tech & Data
E
Readiness
F
Canvas
G
Material
H
Sign-off
📌 Annexure I

State Department Problem Statement Submission Format

To capture State-level challenges in a standardized format that can be systematically assessed, matched with startup solutions, and converted into a feasible Government pilot or demonstration. A separate form should be submitted for each priority problem statement.

Form Sections Overview

A Department Ownership B Challenge Definition C Outcomes & KPIs D Tech & Data E Pilot Readiness F Executive Canvas G Supporting Material H Confirmation
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What Data is Expected?

  • A. Nodal & technical contacts
  • B. Bottlenecks, scale, evidence
  • C. Measurable KPIs & public value
  • D. Systems, datasets, integrations
  • E. Pilot location, commitment, budget
  • F. Concise 50-word startup canvas
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Who Should Certify?

Submissions must be certified only by:

  • Additional Chief Secretary
  • Principal Secretary
  • Secretary of concerned Department

Any procurement remains subject to Ministry/State decision.

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Auto-Save & Reference ID

Your responses auto-save as you type. Exit and return anytime to resume. On submission, a unique Reference ID (e.g. MH-GIC-2026-XXXX) is issued. Departments may submit multiple problem statements.

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Section A

Department and Challenge Ownership

Specify the departmental authority, nodal officers, and general challenge categorization.

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Section B

State Challenge Definition

Detail the nature of the challenge, the core bottleneck, operational context, and affected population.

State the problem in one clear sentence. Focus on the challenge, not a preferred solution.
Why does this challenge matter to the Department now? Mention the relevant programme, service, mandate or operational context.
Briefly explain how the function is presently carried out, including existing digital platforms, field processes or service channels.
What is not working adequately today? Identify the bottleneck, inefficiency, failure point or unmet need.
Provide available volumes such as beneficiaries, transactions, facilities, districts, assets, staff, cases, cost, time or geographic coverage.
Identify citizens, field staff, institutions, businesses, vulnerable groups or other stakeholders affected by the problem.
Provide baseline figures, service standards, audit observations, MIS data, studies or other evidence supporting the problem statement.
Mention limitations of current technology, processes, vendor arrangements, schemes or manual interventions, as applicable.
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Section C

Outcome and Success Measures

State desired impact and measurable indicators without prescribing a specific product or technology.

Describe the change the Department wants to achieve without specifying a particular product or technology.
List 2–5 measurable indicators such as reduction in time/cost/leakage, increase in coverage/accuracy/compliance, service quality or response rate.
Provide the best available baseline against which improvement can be measured.
Mention desired performance improvement where the Department is able to define one.
Explain the expected citizen, fiscal, operational, environmental, safety or governance benefit.
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Section D

Technology, Data and Integration Environment

Where relevant — outline existing infrastructure, datasets, and interoperability criteria.

List relevant MIS, portals, mobile applications, control rooms, databases, devices or enterprise systems.
Describe datasets, frequency, format and approximate scale. Do not attach sensitive data at this stage.
Mention APIs, legacy systems, identity systems, GIS, sensors, payment systems or other integrations likely to be relevant.
Identify any known restrictions, classifications, consent requirements or security standards.
Mention facilities, sites, devices, vehicles, equipment, labs, networks or field teams that may support a pilot.
Mention mandatory platforms, standards, connectivity constraints, language requirements or device limitations.
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Section E

Pilot Readiness and Departmental Commitment

Define readiness to host a prototype or demonstration, required approvals, and scaling potential.

Identify where a controlled pilot or demonstration could be conducted.
Identify the office / directorate / mission that would own implementation and review.
Examples: field access, subject experts, sandbox data, user groups, site access, system integration support or validation.
Where relevant.
Provide an indicative period only if the Department can reasonably estimate it.
State whether any scheme, innovation, pilot or departmental budget may be available. May be left blank.
Describe how a successful pilot could expand across districts, facilities, schemes or the State.
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Section F

Executive Challenge Canvas

Complete this section in concise form for use during startup scouting and departmental review.

⚡ Concise Pitch for Innovation Scouting
0 / 50 words
0 / 50 words
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Section G

Supporting Material

Attach reference material links relevant to the problem statement, where available.

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Section H

Departmental Confirmation

Complete the official certification and Secretary sign-off before submission.

The Department confirms that the challenge described above reflects an identified Government requirement and may be considered by MSInS for innovation scouting, startup interaction and assessment of potential demonstration or pilot opportunities. Any subsequent procurement or adoption shall remain subject to decision by concerned Ministry / State Government.

Note: To be certified only by Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary of the concerned Department.
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Submission Recorded Successfully!

Your priority problem statement has been submitted to the Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS).
The Innovation Challenge Secretariat will review and initiate startup scouting accordingly.

Your Reference ID MH-GIC-2026-XXXX
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