The “Just Ask/Khulke Poochho" Chatbot is an Artificial Intelligence-enabled chatbot developed to address the critical need for accurate and accessible information on social issues and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) among adolescents and young adults.
With ‘Just Ask’ young people can pose any question about growing up, bodily changes, puberty, menstruation, reproductive health, pregnancy and family planning, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other SRHR topics.
- The chatbot engages users in interactive conversations
- Provides accurate and reliable information free of cost
- The user experience is designed to be safe, personalised, multilingual and empathetic
- The chatbot communicates through two aspiring role models, Dhruv and Drishti, who communicate information in a simple and relatable manner
- The content is supported by engaging infographics, enhancing comprehension, and enabling users to follow instructions easily
- In addition, the ‘Just Ask’ chatbot links adolescents and young people to Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics (AFHCs), government health facilities and helplines
