Sanskriti App wins Rep. Shontel Brown’s 2025 Congressional App Challenge in Ohio’s 11th District

When asked what inspired the creation of Sanskriti App, Aditya Samprathi said, “The inspiration behind creating the Sanskriti App came from my own family’s story and the experiences of countless Indian immigrants who have come to the United States looking for opportunity and a better life. My dad immigrated to the U.S. from India with just one hundred dollars in his pocket and a job waiting for him. He was excited and determined, but the journey was far from easy. Every small step, from finding housing to understanding how American banks and healthcare systems worked, was a challenge. He has told me stories about feeling lost in his new life, spending hours researching all the new systems and processes he had to go through to start making progress, and not having a quick and reliable way to get his questions answered.

“When I heard about this problem he faced, I began to realize how much effort and resilience it takes for immigrants to build a new life in a foreign country. Even today, many of those challenges are still relevant. I have seen friends of my family and new arrivals in our community face confusion about how to navigate simple but important things like credit, healthcare, taxes, and education. What stood out to me most was that these challenges were not due to a lack of intelligence, but a lack of clear, culturally relevant guidance and support systems.

“That realization sparked the idea for Sanskriti App. I wanted to create a tool that would have made my dad’s journey smoother and less stressful. I envisioned an app that could act as a digital guide, one that not only provided accurate information but also understood the cultural background and specific needs of Indian immigrants. I wanted it to be personal, supportive, and trustworthy, like a community in your pocket.

“Sanskriti was built due to the determination of people like my dad, and to make sure that future generations of immigrants can feel empowered, informed, and connected as they start their lives in the U.S.  My goal is for Sanskriti to be more than just an app, but a symbol of hope and a bridge between two cultures that have so much to learn from each other.”