Kiren Rijiju launched NIGRANI App, AI Chatbots & Haj Wrist Band, All You Need to Know

Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary affairs Kiran Rijju in National ‘Chintan Shivir’at Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar. It aimed to deliberate on a policy-driven roadmap for minority welfare and socio-economic empowerment. The three major tech pillars launched NIGRANI App, the Haj Smart Wrist Band, and AI Chatbots. 

Kiran Rijiju launched NIGRANI App under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram(PMJVK) Scheme which contributes in bridging infrastructural gaps across India. He also launched the Haj Wrist Band and AI Chatbots designed to bridge the gap between policy and last-mile execution.

What is National Chintan Shivir? 

The National Chintan Shivir 2026 was a high-level strategic summit held at Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar to brainstorm a policy-driven roadmap for minority welfare. The 2026 edition was chaired by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.

It focused on shifting from "deliberation to solution" by addressing infrastructural gaps and socio-economic empowerment. It served as a collaborative platform for Union and State officials to align local development with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 through Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishvaas and Sabka Prayaas.

NIGRANI App: Bridging India’s Infrastructural Gaps

The NIGRANI App (monitoring) is a cutting-edge mobile application launched under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) scheme. It aims  to enhance the transparency and pace of infrastructure projects across the country.

Key Objectives and Features:

Real-time Monitoring: The app allows officials and stakeholders to track the physical and financial progress of community assets like schools, hospitals, and skill centers in real-time.

Enhanced Transparency: the app ensures that funds are utilized efficiently, reducing delays and "ghost" projects by using geo-tagging and digital reporting.

Data-Driven Governance: It provides a centralized dashboard for the Ministry to identify regions with developmental deficits, ensuring the Prime Minister's visions of Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat by 2047. 

Hon'ble Minister of Minority Affairs formally inaugurated Chintan Shivir today.

Shri Rijiju launched NIGRANI App under PMJVK Scheme of Ministry which is instrumental in bridging infrastructural gaps across India.

He also launched Haj Wrist Band , Haj Suvidha App and AI Chatbots… pic.twitter.com/3aidYcJY7X

— Ministry of Minority Affairs (@MOMAIndia) February 19, 2026

Haj Smart Wrist Band: Safety in Every Step

Indian Haj pilgrims will benefit from wearable technology designed to ensure their safety and health in the challenging environment of the pilgrimage for the first time through the Haj Smart Wrist Band. 

Features of the Haj Wrist Band:

It has SOS  and Emergency alerts, Pilgrims can trigger an emergency signal if they are lost or in distress.

Integrated with GPS to track location, it helps the Indian Haj Mission locate pilgrims in crowded areas like Mina and Arafat.

The band track health monitoring, vital signs such as heart rate and activity levels, alerting medical teams if a pilgrim shows signs of exhaustion or heatstroke.

It works in sync with the Haj Suvidha App 2.0, providing a seamless layer of protection.

AI Chatbots: 24/7 Citizen Support

The Ministry introduced AI-powered Chatbots on its official portal to make government services more accessible. These digital assistants are designed to provide instant support to citizens without the need for manual intervention and supports

The chatbots can communicate in multiple Indian languages, breaking down the linguistic barriers often faced by minority communities.

These Chatbots will provide scheme awareness whether it’s a scholarship under PM-VIKAS or a query about Waqf management.  The AI provides instant, accurate information on eligibility and application processes.

Chatboats have  grievance redressal, and acts as a first point of contact for lodging complaints and checking the status of previous requests, significantly reducing the turnaround time for citizen queries.

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