WGDT Problem / Idea Form - Wadhwani Foundation

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WGDT Problem/Project Idea Form

Note: One Form must be filled by a team for one project idea. In case the team has identified more project ideas, then the team will have to fill that many Forms. (Team consists of one AI Champion and 2 to 3 AI Enablers as decided by the department).

Name of the Department(Required)

Contact Details of the Team Members along with designation

Name of AI Champion(Required)

Designation of AI Champion(Required)

Email of AI Champion(Required)

Mobile of AI Champion(Required)

Name of AI Enabler 1(Required)

Designation of AI Enabler 1(Required)

Email of AI Enabler 1(Required)

Mobile of AI Enabler 1(Required)

Name of AI Enabler 2(Required)

Designation of AI Enabler 2(Required)

Email of AI Enabler 2(Required)

Mobile of AI Enabler 2(Required)

Name of AI Enabler 3

Designation of AI Enabler 3

Email of AI Enabler 3

Mobile of AI Enabler 3

Name of the Project(Required)

(In case you have already decided the name)

1. PROBLEM STATEMENT

1(a)What is the problem you are aiming to solve?(Required)

Please provide detailed description including root cause of the problem.

1(b) What are the goals of this project?(Required)

Any other goal/objective

1 (c) Who is the primary user?

What will be the approximate number of users who will use this application when developed?

1 (d) What are the user’s requirements?

1(e) Why is it important for your department/agency?

Clear articulation in 1–2 lines.
Supporting data/statistics (if available).
Stakeholders affected (citizens, departments, vendors, etc.).

Note: Avoid vague descriptions like “service delivery is poor.” Specify: e.g., “Delay of 30+ days in issuing caste certificates due to manual verification processes.”

1(f) Has any attempt been made to solve it before?(Required)

Yes

1 (g) Which process, or system is currently involved?(Required)

(Details of workflow involved, even if it is manually done today.)

2. DATA AVAILABILITY AND QUALITY

Many digital transformation projects require data (past as well as present). Following questions may be kept in view while answering this question.

Is all required input data available to build a robust AI solution?(Required)

In many cases, data needs to be annotated by subject matter experts. For example, if the aim is to build AI model to predict pneumonia, then a few thousand x-rays will be required which are validated by a radiologist indicating diagnosis as pneumonia (the process called annotation).
Is the data accurate, and complete?
Are there any privacy or security issues that need to be addressed before using the data?

3. PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP AND OWNERSHIP

Many digital transformation projects require data (past as well as present). Following questions may be kept in view while answering this question.

3(a) Who will lead the implementation of this solution?(Required)

3(b) Does it have approval of the HoD/Secretary?(Required)

Yes

To be done later

3(c) Does the proposed solution fit with broader strategic goals of the government department?(Required)

Yes

4. USER EXPERIENCE

4(a) How will it address the needs, preferences, and challenges of the users?(Required)

4(b) At what points will users interact with the proposed, both online and offline?(Required)

(This can be found out by detailing the workflow and touch points for the users.)

4(c) How are you planning to make these interactions smooth and efficient?(Required)

5. EXPECTED BENEFITS

Describe the expected benefits or changes(Required)

Describe the expected benefits or changes this solution will bring to service delivery to citizens or decision-making in your department (Focus on tangible and measurable outcomes)

6. POTENTIAL CHALLENGES

List any potential challenges or barriers to implementation you envisage at this stage.

Please also suggest possible solutions or mitigations for these challenges.

7. ANY OTHER INFORMATION

Any other information you would like to provide?(Required)

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Wadhwani Foundation

WGDT Problem/Project Idea Form

Contact Details of the Team Members along with designation

1. PROBLEM STATEMENT

2. DATA AVAILABILITY AND QUALITY

3. PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP AND OWNERSHIP

4. USER EXPERIENCE

5. EXPECTED BENEFITS

6. POTENTIAL CHALLENGES

7. ANY OTHER INFORMATION

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Five years on: NEP 2020 unlocks new horizons for Indian education

From Incubation to Investment: Navigating India’s Early-Stage Funding Landscape

Wadhwani Foundation

WGDT Problem/Project Idea Form

Contact Details of the Team Members along with designation

1. PROBLEM STATEMENT

2. DATA AVAILABILITY AND QUALITY

3. PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP AND OWNERSHIP

4. USER EXPERIENCE

5. EXPECTED BENEFITS

6. POTENTIAL CHALLENGES

7. ANY OTHER INFORMATION

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