A simple, multilingual assistant on WhatsApp that provides real-time updates on crowd density, closures, and nearby amenities, accessible to both locals and visitors without needing a new app.
Chatbot NayiChaal Varta (वार्ता)
NayiChaal: Every Step Counts
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Location: Varanasi, India
Status: On-going
Team:
Riddhi Shah, Shail Bajaria, Parshav Sheth, Ali, Karthikeyan Kuppu, Kanhaiya Lal Chaurasia, Pushpaleela Prabhakar, Nikita Bhatt, Sneha Ramachandran, Prabhat Singh
NayiChaal is a phygital (physical + digital), AI-powered ecosystem designed to transform mobility, accessibility, and crowd management in Varanasi—while honoring the cultural and spatial fabric of Kashi. Led by Prameya Consulting, the initiative brings together a cross-disciplinary team and strong local partnerships to co-create inclusive urban solutions.
NayiChaal equips civic authorities and empowers citizens—especially women, the elderly, persons with disabilities (PwD), and informal workers—through real-time data, accessible design, and tactical urban interventions, fostering a more navigable, equitable, and resilient city.
NayiChaal Array of Solutions
A real-time monitoring system for authorities, integrating crowd analytics, maps, and alerts to support proactive decision-making and coordinated crowd management.
Mobility Dashboard NayiChaal Niyantran (नियंत्रण)
A visitor-friendly app offering adaptive routing, location-based alerts, and barrier-free pathways to help people move safely and confidently through dense city areas.
Navigation App NayiChaal Safar (सफर)
A collection of tactical, low-cost design solutions—such as shaded rest points, modular barriers, and widened waiting areas—that enhance comfort, safety, and flow during mass gatherings.
Urban Intervention Toolkit NayiChaal Srijan (सृजन)
Community-embedded, multilingual boards and signs that display live crowd information, routes, and amenities—guiding locals and visitors intuitively on the ground.
Wayfinding Signage NayiChaal Saarthi (सारथी)