When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, like everyone else, we were faced with an enormous challenge how to keep people safe while still staying connected. In Mizoram, where life revolves around community gatherings, church services, and office meetings, it suddenly became risky to do the simplest things. We realized that contact tracing and visitor control had become urgent needs.
That’s when we at Lailen Consulting Private Limited, a small IT firm based in Mizoram, stepped in and decided to create the Sulhnu App a simple, contactless way to replace manual visitor sign-in sheets. The idea came from a very human place: we wanted to protect our people.
During those uncertain days, even sharing a pen or touching a visitor book could feel unsafe. We wanted to offer something more than just convenience we wanted to offer trust, safety, and peace of mind.
What made Sulhnu truly special for us wasn’t just the technology behind it; it was the heart that went into it. We didn’t build it for fame or profit. We built it out of love for our community as our way of giving back during one of Mizoram’s toughest times. Every line of code we wrote carried that purpose to make life easier, safer, and more connected for everyone around us.
Soon, Sulhnu was being used by over 96,000 people across the state in offices, churches, shops, community gatherings, and even homes. Seeing people scan a QR code instead of signing a sheet became a quiet symbol of collective care. It reminded us that technology can serve as a bridge of compassion, not just efficiency.
To strengthen trust, we signed an MoU with the Government of Mizoram, ensuring that all personal data collected would remain protected and never be misused. We made sure that every piece of information was encrypted and handled responsibly because privacy and transparency mattered deeply to us.
For me, and for all of us at Lailen, Sulhnu became more than just an app. It became a symbol of unity and resilience. It proved that even in the darkest moments, hope can be built with code, and compassion can drive innovation.
In a world often driven by profit, Sulhnu stands as our digital gift to Mizoram built with purpose, shaped by empathy, and powered by our love for the people we call home