Recruit4Local
"Find The Right Career Near You"
Early Stage
Livelihoods & Skilling
QHills Technology Pvt. Ltd.
About the Association
This startup is associated with the Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) on Positioning and Precision Technologies (PPT) at IIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation (IITTNiF) through Operation Dronagiri, a flagship initiative of the Department of Science & Technology (DST) Geospatial Data Promotion and Development Committee (GDPDC) and the Geospatial Innovation Cell ( GIC) under the National Geospatial Policy (NGP).
Operation Dronagiri demonstrates the power of geospatial technology in transforming Agriculture, Transportation & Infrastructure, and Livelihood & Skilling, aligning with the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
The initiative is powered by the Geo-Intel Lab, the Geospatial Intelligence and Applications Laboratory of IITTNiF, which develops applications and platforms for public good and digital governance. The lab integrates GIS, Remote Sensing, GNSS, and Data Analytics to deliver scalable decision-support systems and hosts India’s first Federated Geospatial Data Interface (GDI) node, enabling seamless data access and collaboration across the national geospatial ecosystem.
All products and platforms developed under this collaboration will be featured on the National Geo-Intel Portal: https://geo.intel.iittnif.com
Basic Information
Problem Statement
A location-aware hiring platform designed to streamline recruitment and job search processes by prioritizing local talent and enabling intelligent matching between job seekers and recruiters.
Pilot District
IIT Bombay
Washim
Geospatial Innovation Accelerator
Solution Overview
Product Description
Our location-aware hiring platform uses geospatial data to connect job seekers with nearby opportunities. Candidates can upload their resumes, explore jobs on an interactive map, set travel preferences, and get instant alerts for openings close to them. The platform also shows travel times and relocation options for a seamless job search experience.
For recruiters, the platform simplifies local hiring by visualizing candidate clusters on a map. They can search by distance, skills, and experience, and run targeted campaigns to find the right talent in specific regions. Smart filters and location insights help make faster, data-driven hiring decisions focused on finding the best local fit.
Alignment with Operation Dronagiri Goals
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Enhances Local Livelihoods through Technology: Recruit4Local directly supports Operation Dronagiri’s objective of leveraging innovation to strengthen regional livelihoods by connecting local job seekers with nearby employers using geospatial intelligence.
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Promotes Inclusive and Sustainable Development: By prioritizing local employment, reducing migration, and improving access to livelihood opportunities in districts like Washim, the platform contributes to inclusive growth and district-level economic resilience — key goals of Operation Dronagiri.
Ujjwala Phadatare
Director, Engineering
Oversees the technical team and ensures platform quality and scalability.
Hrutuja Salunkhe
Project Leader
Manages project timeline and coordinates team activities for smooth delivery.
Sneha Gharge
Solution Architect
Designs system architecture, develops market reach strategies, and ensures quality through testing protocols.
Team Members
Director, Digital Transformation
Varad Godse
Guides digital innovation, integrates AI for smart matching, and oversees DevOps practices for deployment.
Rutuja More
Backend Developer
Builds server-side systems handling data, accounts, and job matching logic.
Pratap Pawar
Frontend Developer
Creates user interface and interactive maps for platform navigation.
Sushil Pawar
Backend Developer Intern
Assists with backend coding, testing, and feature implementation.
Frontend Developer Intern
Saurabh Salunkhe
Supports frontend development, assists with UI components, and user experience enhancements
Expected Benefits
For Job Seekers
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Quick discovery of nearby job opportunities
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Real-time alerts for relevant positions
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Informed decisions with travel time insights
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Better work-life balance through local jobs
For Recruiters/Employers
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Faster access to local talent pools
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Reduced hiring time and costs
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Improved candidate retention rates
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Smart filtering and auto-matching
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Data-driven hiring decisions with heatmaps
For Washim Region
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Reduced unemployment and migration
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Strengthened local workforce
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Economic growth through efficient matching
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Support for local businesses
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Regional employment data insights
Platform Impact
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Improved matching accuracy
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Reduced geographical barriers
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Scalable to other regions
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Promotes inclusive local employment
Next steps
Scaling Plans
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Launch in Washim district
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Onboard job seekers and recruiters
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Test and refine features
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Expand to neighboring districts
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Launch mobile apps
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Add multi-language support
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Expand coverage across Maharashtra state
Solution contributes to these goals
The platform’s map-based interface and location-based matching enable a smooth launch in Washim by simplifying local job discovery. Quick OTP sign-up and automated resume parsing accelerate user onboarding, while real-time alerts and travel time insights help test and refine features through user engagement. The scalable GIS architecture and radius-based search seamlessly support expansion into neighboring districts. The mobile-friendly design enables an easy transition to apps with GPS integration for improved accuracy. A clean and modular UI structure allows effortless addition of regional languages, boosting local adoption. Cloud infrastructure and advanced filtering capabilities ensure efficient management of larger talent pools and smooth handling of increased traffic as the platform scales across Maharashtra.