26/10/2025
In a landmark step towards inclusion, safety and digital empowerment, the Indian Navy and the Navy Welfare and Wellness Association have partnered with ProjectChetna.in, an initiative of the Ridlan AI Foundation, to introduce innovative, QR-enabled “Suraksha Kavach” pendants for specially abled children of Sankalp School and for elderly members of the naval community living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
The MoU, signed on 17 Oct by Mrs. Shashi Tripathi, President , Cmde Vijay Kumar Jha, Cmde (Naval Welfare), and Mr. Akshay Ridlan, Founder, Ridlan AI Foundation & ProjectChetna.in, marks a pioneering use of technology for welfare.
Each “Suraksha Kavach” pendant securely stores vital identification and medical details via QR code, ensuring immediate assistance during emergencies, enhancing care and ensuring peace of mind for families.
This initiative underscores ’s mission of inclusive welfare through innovation and strengthens the Navy’s commitment to harnessing technology for safety, compassion and community well-being.