AI aids in reconnecting missing elderly with families
Milaap Setu, a new AI platform from Project Chetna, is making it easier to reunite missing elderly people—especially those with dementia—with their families.
Launched at a shelter in Thane near Mumbai, this project addresses the huge challenge of over 100,000 people going missing in India every year, many of them seniors struggling with memory loss.
How the platform works
Shelters upload photos and basic info about found seniors; families do the same for their missing loved ones.
The AI scans both sets of images and details to spot matches quickly, cutting down on search time and emotional stress for everyone involved.
Why this is important
Milaap Setu connects shelters, families, NGOs, and government agencies to create a stronger support network for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's.
With cases expected to rise sharply by 2050, this tech-driven approach could make a real difference—if more people get involved.