New Delhi: A new startup, Godai Wellness, is entering India’s mental wellness space with a powerful AI-driven platform designed for people who need someone to talk to - not a diagnosis.
As anxiety, loneliness, and emotional burnout quietly consume millions of lives globally, Godai Wellness is redefining emotional care with a human-first, stigma-free approach.
Founded by seasoned entrepreneurs Manaswi Sood (Faculty of Law, Delhi University) and Kuldeep Jangir (IIT Jodhpur, Computer Science), Godai blends behavioral science with technology to provide emotional check-ins, private journaling, and guided conversations — in a safe, non-clinical environment.
“Not everyone needs a label or prescription — but everyone needs to be heard,” says co-founder Manaswi Sood.
“We built Godai for the everyday person who may feel anxious, lonely, or emotionally drained — but doesn’t want to be judged,” adds Kuldeep Jangir.
The Global Emotional Health Crisis
• 301 million people worldwide live with anxiety disorders
• Only 25–28% receive treatment
• 23% of people globally report feeling very lonely, with youth (13–29) most affected
• Loneliness raises the risk of sadness, worry, and stress by 30–36%
• WHO reports US $1 trillion in annual economic losses due to mental health issues
Meet Vaira — Your AI Emotional CompanionAt the heart of Godai Wellness is Vaira, a compassionate AI companion trained to converse in Hindi and English. Vaira offers emotional support, recommends wellness tools, and — if she detects something concerning — discreetly routes users to licensed mental health professionals.
Key Features of Godai Wellness
• Conversational AI in Hindi & English
• Secret, encrypted journaling — unreadable even by the platform
• Mood and energy tracking
• Micro-interventions backed by behavioral science
• No diagnosis, no labels — just care
• Available now on Apple App Store and Google Play Store
Currently being piloted with leading schools, NGOs, and professionals, the platform aims to scale nationwide, making mental well-being accessible, private, and stigma-free.
