India's biodiversity,
finally in one place.

VANYA connects citizens, researchers, forest departments and local communities through a single AI-powered platform — turning everyday wetland observations into real conservation action.

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Bird species at Kumarakom
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Integrated modules
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Ramsar sites to scale to
Kumarakom wetland at golden hour
Wetland Health Score
78/100 · Kumarakom
Species identified: Purple Heron
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● AI Biodiversity Identification ● Citizen Science Network ● Water Quality Monitoring ● Conservation Dashboards ● Closed-Loop Governance ● AI Biodiversity Identification ● Citizen Science Network ● Water Quality Monitoring ● Conservation Dashboards ● Closed-Loop Governance
The Problem

Everyone tracks a piece.
No one sees the whole wetland.

Species trackers, pollution apps and tourism guides all solve one slice of the problem in isolation. VANYA is the first to bring identification, reporting, governance and tourism together for a single protected ecosystem.

PlatformSpecies IDPollution ReportingEco-TourismGovernanceWetland-Specific
iNaturalist / India Biodiversity Portal✓✗✗✗✗
NeophyteID (Kerala)Plants only✗✗✗✗
Swachhata App✗Urban only✗Partial✗
★ VANYABirds + PlantsAI-verifiedVirtual guideClosed-loopPurpose-built
The Platform

Four modules.
One conservation ecosystem.

Each module solves a distinct problem for a distinct stakeholder — together they turn a walk through the wetlands into usable ecological data.

01 / AI Intelligence
AI Biodiversity Identification
Point a camera at a bird, plant or insect and get an instant species match, plus conservation status and habitat notes.
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02 / Exploration
Responsible Nature Exploration
Interactive trails, QR-coded interpretation, and seasonal bird calendars guide visitors without disturbing habitats.
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03 / Community
Citizen Science Network
Visitors, students and researchers contribute verified observations to a shared, growing biodiversity database.
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04 / Intelligence
Conservation & Ecosystem Intelligence
Dashboards for forest departments: pollution reports, water quality trends, and a live Wetland Health Score.
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The App

This is a website today.
It's built to be an app tomorrow.

Every module you've just seen is designed to live in your pocket on a Kumarakom trail. Tap through a preview of the mobile experience below.

Home
Quick stats and module launcher
AI Identify
Live camera scan, on the trail
EcoConnect
Community sightings feed
Dashboard
Wetland Health Score at a glance
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Kumarakom Pilot
Good morning 🌿
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HEALTH SCORE
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ACTIVE REPORTS
180+
SPECIES
Identify Species
Report Issue
Trails Nearby
EcoConnect
Home
Identify
Feed
Stats
Purple Heron
97.2% match · Least Concern
Home
Identify
Feed
Stats
Anjali R.
Kingfisher near Vembanad lake 🎉
Forest Dept.
Boardwalk C reopened after cleanup 🌿
Home
Identify
Feed
Stats
78
WETLAND HEALTH SCORE
14
ACTIVE
37
RESOLVED
2.4d
RESPONSE
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Identify
Feed
Stats
The Workflow

From observation
to conservation outcome.

Every report VANYA receives is verified, escalated and closed — nothing disappears into an inbox.

Observation
Photo captured or issue reported in the app.
AI Verification
Species identified or report classified automatically.
Cloud Storage
Data logged and reflected on live dashboards.
Authority Alert
Relevant department notified with priority set.
Field Action
Cleanup or monitoring carried out on-site.
Outcome
Wetland health score updates, records enrich research.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary wetland
Pilot Site

Why Kumarakom
comes first.

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Globally significant wetland
Part of the Vembanad-Kol Ramsar Site, one of India's internationally recognised wetland ecosystems.
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A biodiversity hotspot
Home to over 180 resident and migratory bird species — Kerala's premier birdwatching destination.
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Facing real threats
Pollution, invasive water hyacinth and habitat degradation are actively eroding ecosystem health.
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An ideal pilot ground
Established eco-tourism infrastructure and active local communities make Kumarakom ready today.
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Pilot budget (₹)
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Water quality parameters
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Founding team members
Vande Bharatam · Team VANYA

An intelligent eco-tourism ecosystem, where visitors don't just explore nature — they help protect it.

Conserve. Connect. Inspire. Explore all six modules of the VANYA prototype — from AI species identification to the Conservation Dashboard.

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Project Proposal

Read the full project proposal.

VANYA's business and technical overview — covering the pilot scope, technology stack, conservation impact model and rollout roadmap for Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.

VANYA Project Proposal
Business & Technical Overview · PDF
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Executive Summary
A two-page overview of VANYA's vision, pilot scope and expected conservation outcomes for Kumarakom.
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Technology Stack
AI identification pipeline, real-time water quality sensors, citizen science data flow and the governance dashboard architecture.
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Conservation Impact
How every module connects — from a visitor's phone camera to the Forest Department's decision-making dashboard.
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Budget & Roadmap
₹7.5L pilot budget breakdown, 5-phase rollout timeline and sustainability plan beyond the challenge period.