# Tech platforms emerge to coordinate Assam flood relief efforts 2026-08-12T17:29:37+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet After floods submerged parts of Upper Assam on July 19, individual donors and volunteer groups rushed to help but lacked coordination, often sending relief to the same areas while others went underserved. In response, several technology-driven platforms have emerged to bridge this gap. Banpani.org, built by Partha Borthakur and his team in two days, maps affected areas and relief needs without a central moderator. A mobile app called Helpmonk, from Firingoti, connects victims with volunteers and agencies. Jal Raksha offers an AI-powered WhatsApp service for flood assistance, requiring no download. Gauhati University student Tinku Moni Kaushik, who created the Axom Relief platform, cautioned against using such initiatives for commercial promotion. The NDRF said it does not currently use a department-specific application for coordination. ## Coverage - assamtribune.com Tags: Assam, Assam floods, crowdsourcing, disaster response technology, flood relief, NDRF Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/tech-platforms-emerge-to-coordinate-assam-flood-relief-efforts/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/tech-platforms-emerge-to-coordinate-assam-flood-relief-efforts/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.