Question: Which among the following App has been developed which connects children at orphanages with senior citizens in old-age homes?
(a) Maitri App
(b) Mitra App
(c) Friendship App
(d) Connecting App
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- In a unique of its kind,five girls have developed a mobile App “Maitri”that connects children at orphanages with senior citizens in old-age homes.
- The innovative attempt fetched them a bronze medal at global tech competition in the US.
- The developers of the mobile App Maitri are Ananya Grover, Vanshika Yadav, Vasudha Sudhinder, Anushka Sharma and Arefa. They are all 12th Class students of Amity International College in Noida.
Maitri:
- This Maitri App has seen over 1000 downloads and has thirteen old-age homes and seven orphanages are connected through it.
- Maitri permits facilities to register and provides contact details and map locations for assistance.
Links:
https://www.businesstoday.in/top-story/indian-girls-create-an-app-to-connect-old-age-homes-and-orphanages-win-tech-prize-in-us/story/375730.html
https://www.news18.com/news/tech/maitri-noida-girls-create-award-winning-app-to-connect-old-age-homes-orphanages-2287103.html