Bengaluru: A new AI-driven platform aimed at improving employment opportunities for persons with disabilities (PwDs) was launched in Bengaluru on Thursday with the support of the state government.
Called 'Adidvara', the platform has been developed by AssisTech Foundation and was unveiled at Vikas Soudha by Minister for Skill Development and Medical Education Dr Sharanprakash R Patil.
The platform seeks to connect PwDs with employers through AI-based job matching, while also offering pre-employment training, digital literacy and workplace-readiness modules. The system is designed to align candidates' skills and accessibility requirements with suitable roles, said Prateek Madhav, CEO and co-founder of AssisTech Foundation.
"One of the first things the platform helps with is creating a professional CV. This one step makes a big difference and can help many people take that first step and reach out to employers," he added.
Using the platform, the organisation also plans to host a job fair specifically for PwDs in August 2026. Called 'Adidvara Grand Job Habba', it will be held at Kanteerava Stadium.
Speaking at the launch, Patil said the initiative could help create a more integrated ecosystem for the skilling and employment of PwDs.