Apnahath is a tech-enabled home services marketplace that connects households with trained, verified professionals for essential services like plumbing, electrical work, and cleaning. Starting as a local solution in Agartala, it has evolved into a scalable platform bringing reliability, convenience, and structured employment to the unorganized home services sector.
Founders
Ms. Juma Biswas
Home Services / On-Demand Services
The Problem:
Households in Agartala struggled to find reliable home service professionals. The sector was fragmented and unorganized, leading to poor service quality, lack of trust, and unstable income for skilled workers.
The Solution:
Apnahath built a tech-enabled marketplace that connects users with trained and verified professionals. It simplifies service booking, ensures quality, and creates steady livelihood opportunities for local service providers.
Who Benefits?
- Urban households needing reliable services
- Skilled professionals seeking steady work
- Regional economy through structured employment
Key Achievements
- 2,000+ service bookings across Agartala
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- 1,000+ registered users with strong repeat rates
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- Employment for 60+ local professionals
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- â‚ą50,000+ monthly revenue in early stage
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- Recognized by STPI, Tripura Govt., Startup India & GUSEC
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- Organized Northeast India’s home services sector
Societal Impact
Apnahath improves household convenience while providing dignity, stability, and structured income to local workers. By formalizing the home services market, it builds consumer trust, strengthens regional economies, and enhances livelihood security.
Vision for the Future
- Year 1: Strengthen platform and service network
- Year 2: Nationwide network of trusted service providers
- Year 3: Expansion into Tier-II cities with pan-India presence
