Faq

What is the rationale behind State Institutions submitting their projects to YITDA for clearance?

The objectives of IT Projects Clearance are:

  • Prevention of project duplication
  • Encouraging system and service integration among Federal Public Institutions for cost-saving, shared services, interoperability, and enhanced efficiency
  • Ensuring the presence of domestic after-sales service capabilities to sustain the project long-term
  • Promoting indigenous content and providing preference to indigenous companies if the required capacity, product, or service exists.

For further details, please refer to the Guidelines for Clearance of Information Technology (IT) Projects by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

For what kind of projects should a State Institution seek Clearance?

YITDA Clearance is exclusively required for IT-related projects.

What is the process for a State Institution to submit its IT projects for Clearance?

To submit projects, all entities are required to utilize the dedicated IT Projects Clearance portal.

For additional details, refer to the Requirements for Registration on the IT Projects Clearance portal.

At which stage should a State Institution submit its IT projects to YITDA for Clearance?

All proposed IT projects are anticipated to undergo submission to YITDA for Clearance during their Conceptualization stage.

What is the minimum estimated amount that necessitates a State's proposed IT project to be submitted for Clearance by YITDA?

As of now, there is no minimum estimated amount. All proposed IT projects are required to be submitted to YITDA for Clearance.

What is the typical duration for obtaining clearance?

The IT Projects Clearance team will respond within a period of 21 working days.

Is State Institution allowed to proceed with the implementation of its IT project if it has obtained Conditional Clearance?

Correct. The Conditional Clearance cannot be utilized by a State Institution for the implementation of its IT project.

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