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The love of grandparents is something we can't explain. The bond we share as grandchildren is quite special. Here is a person who has come up with an excellent idea regarding taking care of grandparents by accompanying them.

Shantanu Naidu, a 30-year-old general manager in Mr. Tata's office, created the startup. Mr. Naidu, a fifth-generation Tata employee, is well-known for his love of dogs and the elderly.

Goodfellows is funded by Mr. Ratan TATA.

A prospective for-profit firm called GoodFellows, which offers intergenerational connections, refers to itself as a "companionship corporation." In order to combat loneliness, it engages young, educated graduates up to the age of 30 to form intergenerational connections with the elderly.

Goodfellows aims to assist elderly people who are frequently neglected and experience loneliness. Nowadays, the majority of elderly people live alone since their children are often far away and have difficult lives.

Young college students who sign up for the startup's subscription-based service are put in touch with senior people who can keep them company, which may include anything from taking a peaceful stroll or watching a movie to simply talking. Currently, the service is only offered in Mumbai, but plans exist to make it available in more cities.

The senior-focused friendship business, Goodfellows claims to be the first. Even though several other nonprofits with comparable programs had already been established, maintaining the program proved challenging.

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