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People+ai is an EkStep Foundation initiative. Our work is designed around the belief that technology, especially ai, will cause paradigm shifts that can help India & its people reach their potential.

SUKOON

As awareness and acceptance of mental health issues continue to rise, the demand for accessible and effective mental health services is expected to increase significantly.


Through Project Sukoon, we are adopting a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) approach and leveraging AI to democratize access to mental health solutions, making them available at scale

Mental health crisis in India

<1%

Healthcare budget goes to mental health

$1T

Projected loss from mental health issues

1

Mental health professional per 1,00,000 people

20%

Indians will face mental health issues this year

1/7

Indians face mental health disorders annually

15cr

Indians need mental healthcare, <3cr receive it

Mental health in India is a complex issue interwoven with social and economic realities. Factors like poverty, lack of education and societal pressures all contribute to the unseen struggle millions of us face.

Innovative solutions tailored for every community

At Project Sukoon, we take solutions that have worked in one environment and adapt them for broader use. Leveraging AI, our approach lets us tailor these solutions to fit the unique needs of different communities.

Identify & connect individuals with the right support systems for diverse mental health challenges

01

Map needs to solutions

Leverage technology as the initial touchpoint to provide care and support, ensuring broader reach and accessibility

02

Technology first

Empower individuals to develop

solutions within Project Sukoon’s framework

03

Co-create

Partner with local NGOs and large enterprises to create impactful, sustainable solutions by leveraging their expertise

04

Collaborate

Our approach

Enhance accessibility

Ensure mental health services reach all of Bharat by designing scalable solutions that cater to its diversity

Empower communities

Cultivate a network of local mental health champions through training and support

Inform policy & research

Provide data-driven insights to stakeholders to influence mental health policy & research

Create strategic alignment

Foster collaboration among diverse organisations & stakeholders to drive mental health initiatives across India

Our goals

Our partners

NIMHANS

Live Love Laugh Foundation

The Banyan

Mindroot Foundation

WYSA

Sangath Foundation

IIT Kanpur

The Connect Hut

Meet our team