RuralConnect is a digital initiative aimed at solving one of India's pressing challenges — unemployment in rural areas. Our mission is to connect rural job seekers with local and urban employment opportunities, using a blend of technology and community-driven solutions.
By integrating an online + offline model, we enable job registration and discovery even in low-connectivity areas, with the help of local agents. Our platform promotes inclusivity by accommodating users with low digital literacy, while offering a rich and user-friendly web experience. 🌍💻
Unemployment in rural areas persists due to:
- Lack of platforms tailored to rural employment needs
- Low internet access and digital literacy
- Absence of local language support and on-ground assistance
- Difficulty in matching skilled rural labor with appropriate jobs
Traditional job portals don’t cater to these unique needs, leaving a large segment of the population behind. 🧑🌾📉
- Job Discovery for rural youth – from agricultural work to small business employment
- Local Agent Model to help users register and apply offline
- Machine Learning for smart job recommendations
- Web Platform for employers, agents, and job seekers
- Interactive Chatbot for user queries and onboarding in simple language
- 🖥️ Website for Job Seekers & Employers – Browse and post jobs, apply easily, and manage listings
- 🤖 Chatbot Integration – Helps users navigate the platform, especially first-time users
- 📊 ML-based Job Recommendations – Personalized job suggestions based on user skills and location
- 🌐 Bilingual Support – English and Hindi interfaces for better accessibility
- 🧑💼 Agent Portal – Register rural users and manage applications on their behalf
- React.js – Modern, responsive web app interface ⚛️
- HTML5 & CSS3 – Structured and styled UI
- JavaScript – For dynamic interactions
- Node.js + Express.js – Robust server and API management 🛠️
- Python + Scikit-learn – Job recommendation engine
- NLP (Natural Language Processing) – Used for chatbot interaction
- PostgreSQL – Structured data for users, jobs, agents, and companies 🗃️
- Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/jayesh3103/RuralConnect.git
- Navigate to the project directory:
cd backend cd frontend
- Install dependencies:
npm install
- Run the application:
npm start
- Access the platform locally at:
http://localhost:3000
The platform is live! Visit us at GraminMitra to explore our health-conscious dining options and experience the AI-powered meal customization! 🍽️🚀
Contributions are welcome!
If you have ideas to improve RuralConnect, feel free to fork the repository and open a pull request.
Let's build something meaningful together. 🌱👩💻👨💻
This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.
Check the LICENSE file for more info. 📝
Have feedback or questions?
📧 Email: [email protected]
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