Proof of Usefulness Report

Travelkhana

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+318
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Travelkhana is a legitimate, pioneering entity in the Indian railway catering market (founded 2012) that solved a significant real-world problem. However, external verification indicates the company is in a decline phase, with a skeleton team (~3 employees verified vs. peak of 60+) and estimated annual revenue of ~$415k (far below the implied 'marketcap' figure provided). The submission quality was exceptionally poor, offering vague claims ('most people have used my product') and confusing valuation with revenue. The score recognizes the historic utility and brand establishment but penalizes heavily for current stagnation, lack of submitted evidence, and saturated market timing.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.00
Audience Reach Impact+4.00
Technical Innovation+7.50
Evidence Of Traction+5.63
Market Timing Relevance+3.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+40.38
Usefulness Multiplierx0.79
Final Score+318

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Travelkhana.com is the first India-wide meal booking marketplace connecting 1.5 billion long distance Indian train passengers to quality restaurants on the Indian Railways network.\nUsing Travelkhana’s meal booking platform, train travelers easily place orders via website, phone, SMS, or mobile app, and can select among the extensive choice of meal types and high quality food provided by restaurants selected and validated by Travelkhana along the rail network. Travelkhana’s platform tracks train running information to insure meal delivery at the right time, at the right seat, fresh and ready to eat.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline