Reuniting India with its belongings. One find at a time.
Every day, thousands of valuable and sentimental items are lost across India. The current systems are fragmented, inefficient, and rely on pure luck.
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% of value from lost items at airports is never recovered.
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Crore (₹) worth of items lost at airports alone in one year.
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Lakh phones reported lost or stolen in Delhi in a single year.
Geo-tagged posts and alerts mean you see what's relevant to your immediate area, from your neighborhood to your city.
Our Karma Points and Bounty systems reward the community for participation, turning honesty into a tangible asset.
With KYC-verified "Hunters" and a secure "Digital Handshake" protocol, we build trust into every interaction.
A user loses an item.
They post details & a photo on Pata.
Local "Hunters" get an instant alert.
A Finder or Hunter locates the item.
Secure handover via QR "Digital Handshake".
Finder gets Karma Points or a Bounty.
High-priority alerts for missing persons and pets broadcasted to all users in the vicinity.
A verified community of pro-finders who get exclusive access to bounty alerts.
A rewards system that gamifies altruism, allowing users to redeem points for cash or donations.
A secure, QR-code based verification to ensure items are returned to the rightful owner safely.
False claims or disputes can erode trust in the platform.
Solution: KYC for "Hunters", user rating systems, and the secure "Digital Handshake" protocol create a verifiable and accountable process.
A network is only as strong as its users. Building critical mass is a challenge.
Solution: A multi-pronged approach using gamification (Karma Points), financial incentives (Bounties), and strategic partnerships with high-traffic organizations (Railways, Universities).
Handling user location and personal data requires utmost responsibility.
Solution: We will use Firebase's secure infrastructure, anonymize data where possible, and adopt a strict privacy policy. All communication happens in-app, without revealing personal contact info.
We are using a robust, industry-standard technology stack to ensure reliability, security, and a seamless user experience from day one.
Develop a functional prototype demonstrating the core loop. Win key hackathons to gain visibility and initial validation.
Launch a pilot in a controlled environment like a university campus (e.g., Bethuadahari) or a tech park to gather data and user feedback.
Approach government bodies (MeitY, Smart Cities Mission) and corporations (Railways, Airports) with our pilot data to form strategic partnerships.
Expand state-by-state, integrating with public services and becoming the de-facto national platform for all lost and found items in India.
This isn't just a project; it's a mission to solve a fundamental problem for millions. We have the vision, the plan, and the technical foundation. Now, we need your expertise and dedication to bring it to life.
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