Sewa First Innovation Challenge

How to answer a problem statement

Two tracks to a solution

Track A

TRACK A : PRODUCT OR TECHNOLOGY

A device, prototype, material, process, software system or engineering solution that can be built, demonstrated and deployed.

Track B

TRACK B : BUSINESS MODEL OR GOVERNANCE

A new delivery model, service design, financing mechanism, community institution, process re-engineering, or governance and regulatory innovation.

Scoring

Common evaluation criteria

Every entry, in either track, is scored against the same six criteria by the evaluation panel.

  1. 01

    Problem clarity

    Is the problem observed first-hand, defined precisely and worth solving?

  2. 02

    Originality

    What is genuinely new in the approach, given what already exists?

  3. 03

    Demonstrated feasibility

    Has it been built, tested or piloted — with evidence?

  4. 04

    Cost

    What does one unit or one delivery cycle cost, and who pays?

  5. 05

    Beneficiary impact

    Who benefits, how many, and by how much?

  6. 06

    Scalability

    Can it be replicated in another district or State without the original team?

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