Terrace-sharing website for kite festival

AHMEDABAD: For people who want to soak in the Uttarayan festivities - where the skyline is dotted with vibrant kites - but couldn't because they do not own a terrace in the city. There is good news for people like Payal Vatsa from Bangalore. For two years, she wanted to be a part of the celebrations but couldn't without a terrace. A portal has been launched that helps people like Payal.
The portal by three youngsters - Jenil Malavia, an alumnus of DAIICT, Krina Prajapati, an MSU fine arts student and Harsha Chaudhary, software developer in a Pune-based IT firm - was financed by themselves.
Kite enthusiasts can now find a terrace online at 'MyTerrace.in' from among those avail able in various areas of the city.
With Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) and Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit (VGGIS) next month, a large number of people are expected to participate in the Interna tional Kite Festival.
The two-way website connects terrace owners with kitists. "For two years, my friends and I have been looking for terrace for Uttarayan away from our parents but could not find one. This led me to develop this platform," said Malavia.
On the website, people can list requirements and get in touch with terrace owners. The website has tied up with several terrace owners in Naranpura, Khadia, Paldi and Manek Chowk. "Last year I paid Rs 8,000 to rent a terrace in Khadia.With the website, I have more options," said Nirmit Parikh, a professional. Anviti Patel, a student from Naranpura listed her terrace on the site. "Until last Uttarayan, I celebrated with my family on the terrace. This year my family members are out, I hope to earn some extra money," said Patel. Currently, the website provides listings for free and plans to put in a revenue model by the end of next year. The platform lets a user to make quotes for rentals according to their needs.Krina Prajapati, who will handle the social media campaign on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram says that the trio will soon come up with a mobile application.