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Jugalbandi: Bridging Socioeconomic & Legal Struggles With AI

  Introduction It is common experience that India has faced challenges when it comes to implementing government policies & schemes effectively. Many well-intentioned schemes failed to reach the masses and achieve their objectives. But with technological advancements, India is unlocking a world of opportunities for its masses. Ensuring policies reach a large number of people simultaneously is where AI comes into play with its numerous benefits.  AI has been the talk of the town lately in making revolutionary changes in different fields of life. I take the opportunity to introduce you to the new AI chatbot- ‘Jugalbandi’ making waves in India helping bridge socio-economic and legal struggles. Among the numerous AI tools available today Jugalbandi stands out as a problem-solving technology that addresses societal issues effectively.  Features and Functionality Jugalbandi is a remarkable chatbot designed to tackle societal problems in multiple ways. The chatbot uses AI mod...

Mobile Phones & ODR Full Interview with Pranjal Sinha

In this interview, we look at Sama's ODR journey, talk about the evolution of the technology, impact of mobile phones and how ODR can be developed with a mobile friendly approach. Watch the full interview below -    

ODR in India: How Mobile Phones Can Revolutionise Dispute Resolution

Introduction With over 692 million active users as of February 2023, India was the second largest online market in the world, behind China. Despite the large number and a consistent increase in accessibility, internet penetration in the country was just under 50 percent, below the worldwide average.  However, a total of 1.10 billion cellular mobile connections were active in India in early 2023, with this figure equivalent to 77.0 percent of the total population.  In this blog post, we will explore how mobile phones can increase the adoption of ODR in India. Reasons for Low ODR Adoption 1. Lack of awareness: One of the primary reasons for the low adoption of ODR in India is the lack of awareness about its benefits. Many people in India are not familiar with the concept of online dispute resolution or the platforms available for it. 2. Limited access to technology: Another significant barrier to ODR adoption in India is limited access to technology, particularly in rural a...