Update app.py

app.py

@@ -260,6 +260,21 @@ def whatsapp_webhook():
     msg = resp.message()
     msg.body(response_text)
     return str(resp)
+def send_message(to, body):
+    try:
+        message = client.messages.create(
+            from_=from_whatsapp_number,
+            body=body,
+            to=to
+        )
+        print(f"Message sent with SID: {message.sid}")
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"Error sending message: {e}")
+def send_initial_message(to_number):
+    send_message(
+        f'whatsapp:{to_number}',
+        'Welcome to the Agri AI Chatbot! How can I assist you today? You can send an image with "pest" or "disease" to classify it.'
+    )
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     send_initial_message('919080522395')
     send_initial_message('916382792828')