Question: Tell me about the Domestic Funding Of Foreign Training scheme.

Answer: , click on â€˜Submitâ€™.Step 04: The officer will receive DFFT Application ID & password via email.Application Process:Step
01: The officers, as per their services, select the login option â€œIAS Registration/Loginâ€​ or â€œOther Participant Loginâ€​.Step 02:
The officers of other services may use their login credentials for login and IAS officers should login from the DFFT portal using their
intra-IAS username and password. After submitting the DFFT application form system allots them a Registration ID.Step 03: Now, the
officers require to fill in all the details carefully and submit the application form.Note 01: Not finalized application will be considered as
incomplete registration. Only Finalized application will be forwarded to the concerned officer.Note 02: Applicants/nominated officers
are advised to check their respective emails for any alerts that may be indicated before the last date of application, for revising choices
for the programmes as per the final availability list of courses.Check Application Status:Step 01: The status of the application can be seen
by clicking `Check Application Statusâ€™ on the online application portal by using their DFFT Application ID.
https://dfft.nic.in/CheckApplicationStatus.aspxï»¿ï»¿ï»¿Application Process-User Guideï»¿Documents Required1. Valid Email ID,
preferably NIC Email ID2. Service details of the officers3. Mobile Number4. Proof of achievements (if any)5. A signed copy of the
undertaking6. Any other documents as required for the programmeFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the DFFT Scheme?The Domestic
Funding of Foreign Training (DFFT) Scheme is a scheme introduced by the Government of India in 2001 with the objective to upgrade
the knowledge & skills of Government officers as well as provide exposure to international best practices by deputing them to different
long/shortâ€​term training programmes.Who is eligible for training under the DFFT scheme?The officers belonging to IAS, CSS, and
SCS are eligible to undergo foreign training under the Scheme. Officers of the other two All India Services, viz., IPS and IFoS, and those
of other organized Group `Aâ€™ Central Civil Services are eligible under the Scheme only when they are holding posts on deputation
under the Central Staffing Scheme.Where can I find the Circular giving the terms and conditions along with the eligibility criteria for
applying under the Scheme?The circular is issued every year and hosted on the website of this Ministry (www.persmin.nic.in)How and
when can I apply under the Scheme?The circular for training programmes to be conducted in a financial year (April to March) is
generally issued in the month of October of the preceding year, e.g., for training programmes to be offered in FY 2011â€​12, the circular
was issued in October 2010. The circular also contains an application form for filling up by interested officers.Is there a common
Circular for the Long term as well as the Short term Programmes?YesWhich are the areas for Long term and short term programmes
sponsored under the DFFT Scheme?The longâ€​term programmes are mainly in the fields of public policy, public management, public
administration, etc. while the themes for the shortâ€​term programmes are leadership, executive development, fiscal decentralization, tax
analysis & revenue forecasting, project management, corruption & antiâ€​corruption, health sector reforms, public administration, public
finance management, infrastructure, and PPP, training of trainers, and advance competencies for trainers, environmental policy issues,
etc. The specific programmes both Long Term and short term are included in the Circular issued each year.How are the selections made?
It is mandatory to apply `onlineâ€™ for the training programmes under the DFFT scheme. A softwareâ€​based eligibility list is
generated, followed by a merit list. Based on the date available through these lists, a duly constituted Committee recommends officers
for longâ€​term and shortâ€​term training programmes taking into account the relevance and suitability factors and takes approval of the
competent authority.Who bears the cost of the programme and what are the entitlements for living/daily allowances and accommodation
allowance?The entire cost of the participation of officers in training programmes under the DFFT scheme is met by the Training
Division, except for certain preâ€​departure expenses. A detailed circular dated 19th January 2011 indicating various entitlements is
available on the Ministryâ€™s website (www.persmin.nic.in). Is the air travel also arranged by the DOPT? If so,how do we get the air
tickets ?Yes, the travel in the entitled class (on an excursion fare basis) is arranged through Air India by the DOPT. For this purpose,
vouchers are issued to the Air India office at Safdarjung Airport. The name and contact details of the concerned officers in Air India are
intimated to the nominated officers who then get in touch with them and reserve tickets to their respective destinations. Does nomination
by DoPT guarantee admission to the programmes?Not necessarily. The concerned institutes also have their own selection procedures
which may sometimes reject the nominations made by DOPT.When I can apply for the support under the Partial Funding Scheme?The
applications can be made throughout the year but only after securing admission to the chosen programme/ University. However, the
period from April to June is ideal as most of the programmes commence in August/September.If I fulfil all the eligibility criteria as per
the Circular can I be sure to get the Partial Funding support from the DoPT?DOPT administers the partial funding scheme. However, the
Central Establishment Board is the final authority in the matter which may lay down its own criteria such as public interest, budget, etc.
while deciding the cases of partial funding.Sources And ReferencesOfficial WebsiteDFFT PortalApplication Process-User
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ProgrammeDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThe scheme "Domestic
Funding of Foreign Training (DFFT)" is a scheme introduced by the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India in the
year 2001-02 with an objective to upgrade the knowledge & skills of the Government officers as well as to provide exposure to
international best practices by deputing them to different long/shortâ€​term training programmes. The Training Division of the
Department of Personnel and Training has been implementing the scheme. The DFFT Scheme envisages leveraging the officers with
exposure to international best practices and developments in the field of policy and governance by nominating the officers to
Universities/Institutes abroad and enhancing the knowledge, skills, and competence of the officers in their current areas of employment
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