diff --git a/src/components/Header.astro b/src/components/Header.astro
index a573906..888a15b 100644
--- a/src/components/Header.astro
+++ b/src/components/Header.astro
@@ -85,23 +85,40 @@ const currentPath = Astro.url.pathname;
         </a>
       </div>
 
-      <!-- Mobile Menu Button -->
-      <button
-        type="button"
-        class="lg:hidden relative w-10 h-10 flex items-center justify-center text-secondary-600 dark:text-secondary-400 hover:text-primary dark:hover:text-primary-400 transition-colors"
-        id="mobile-menu-toggle"
-        aria-label="Toggle mobile menu"
-        aria-expanded="false"
-        aria-controls="mobile-menu"
-      >
-        <span class="sr-only">Open main menu</span>
-        <!-- Hamburger Icon -->
-        <div class="hamburger-icon" aria-hidden="true">
-          <span class="hamburger-line hamburger-line-1"></span>
-          <span class="hamburger-line hamburger-line-2"></span>
-          <span class="hamburger-line hamburger-line-3"></span>
-        </div>
-      </button>
+      <!-- Mobile actions: prominent click-to-call + hamburger (shown <lg on every page) -->
+      <div class="flex items-center gap-1 lg:hidden">
+        <!-- Click-to-call — always visible in the mobile header so visitors on
+             any page can reach us in one tap without opening the menu. -->
+        <a
+          href="tel:+919561417403"
+          data-cta="header-mobile-call"
+          aria-label="Call WorkRoot at +91 95614 17403"
+          class="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 h-10 px-3 rounded-lg bg-primary-50 dark:bg-primary-900/30 text-primary-700 dark:text-primary-300 font-semibold text-sm hover:bg-primary-100 dark:hover:bg-primary-900/50 active:scale-95 transition-all focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-primary-400"
+        >
+          <svg class="w-5 h-5 flex-shrink-0" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" aria-hidden="true">
+            <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M3 5a2 2 0 012-2h3.28a1 1 0 01.948.684l1.498 4.493a1 1 0 01-.502 1.21l-2.257 1.13a11.042 11.042 0 005.516 5.516l1.13-2.257a1 1 0 011.21-.502l4.493 1.498a1 1 0 01.684.949V19a2 2 0 01-2 2h-1C9.716 21 3 14.284 3 6V5z" />
+          </svg>
+          <span class="hidden xs:inline">Call</span>
+        </a>
+
+        <!-- Mobile Menu Button -->
+        <button
+          type="button"
+          class="relative w-10 h-10 flex items-center justify-center text-secondary-600 dark:text-secondary-400 hover:text-primary dark:hover:text-primary-400 transition-colors"
+          id="mobile-menu-toggle"
+          aria-label="Toggle mobile menu"
+          aria-expanded="false"
+          aria-controls="mobile-menu"
+        >
+          <span class="sr-only">Open main menu</span>
+          <!-- Hamburger Icon -->
+          <div class="hamburger-icon" aria-hidden="true">
+            <span class="hamburger-line hamburger-line-1"></span>
+            <span class="hamburger-line hamburger-line-2"></span>
+            <span class="hamburger-line hamburger-line-3"></span>
+          </div>
+        </button>
+      </div>
     </nav>
   </div>
 
diff --git a/src/pages/contact.astro b/src/pages/contact.astro
index ed71c08..a195592 100644
--- a/src/pages/contact.astro
+++ b/src/pages/contact.astro
@@ -80,6 +80,23 @@ const trustStats = [
   { value: '< 24h', label: 'Response Time' },
   { value: '3+', label: 'Years Experience' },
 ];
+
+// Service options — rendered as large, tappable radio tiles (replacing the
+// old native <select>) so the choice is thumb-friendly on mobile. `value`
+// is the code submitted to /api/contact (unchanged from the previous
+// <option> values); `label` is the display text.
+const serviceOptions = [
+  { value: 'erp-solutions', label: 'ERP / Enterprise Systems' },
+  { value: 'government-systems', label: 'Government IT' },
+  { value: 'web-development', label: 'Web Development' },
+  { value: 'mobile-development', label: 'Mobile Development' },
+  { value: 'ui-ux', label: 'UI/UX Design' },
+  { value: 'consulting', label: 'IT Consulting / DevOps' },
+  { value: 'other', label: 'Other / General Inquiry' },
+];
+
+// Budget options — also rendered as large tappable tiles.
+const budgetOptions = ['< ₹1L', '₹1L – ₹5L', '₹5L – ₹15L', '₹15L+', 'Not sure yet'];
 ---
 
 <BaseLayout
@@ -273,107 +290,84 @@ const trustStats = [
                 </div>
               </div>
 
-              <!-- Phone + Subject row -->
-              <div class="grid sm:grid-cols-2 gap-5">
-                <!-- Phone Field -->
-                <div class="form-group">
-                  <label for="phone" class="block text-sm font-semibold text-secondary-700 dark:text-secondary-300 mb-1.5">
-                    Phone Number
-                    <span class="text-secondary-400 font-normal">(optional)</span>
-                  </label>
-                  <div class="relative">
-                    <div class="absolute inset-y-0 left-0 pl-3.5 flex items-center pointer-events-none" aria-hidden="true">
-                      <svg class="w-4 h-4 text-secondary-400 field-icon" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
-                        <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M3 5a2 2 0 012-2h3.28a1 1 0 01.948.684l1.498 4.493a1 1 0 01-.502 1.21l-2.257 1.13a11.042 11.042 0 005.516 5.516l1.13-2.257a1 1 0 011.21-.502l4.493 1.498a1 1 0 01.684.949V19a2 2 0 01-2 2h-1C9.716 21 3 14.284 3 6V5z" />
-                      </svg>
-                    </div>
-                    <input
-                      type="tel"
-                      id="phone"
-                      name="phone"
-                      autocomplete="tel"
-                      aria-describedby="phone-error"
-                      class="form-input w-full pl-10 pr-4 py-3 rounded-xl border border-secondary-200 dark:border-secondary-600 focus:border-primary focus:ring-2 focus:ring-primary/20 transition-all duration-200 text-secondary-900 dark:text-secondary-100 placeholder-secondary-400 dark:placeholder-secondary-500 text-sm bg-secondary-50 dark:bg-secondary-700 focus:bg-white dark:focus:bg-secondary-700"
-                      placeholder="+1 (555) 123-4567"
-                    />
-                    <div class="valid-check absolute inset-y-0 right-3 flex items-center hidden" aria-label="Valid">
-                      <svg class="w-4 h-4 text-green-700 dark:text-green-400" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" aria-hidden="true">
-                        <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2.5" d="M5 13l4 4L19 7" />
-                      </svg>
-                    </div>
-                    <div class="invalid-check absolute inset-y-0 right-3 flex items-center hidden" aria-label="Invalid">
-                      <svg class="w-4 h-4 text-red-800 dark:text-red-400" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" aria-hidden="true">
-                        <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2.5" d="M6 18L18 6M6 6l12 12" />
-                      </svg>
-                    </div>
+              <!-- Phone Field (full width) -->
+              <div class="form-group">
+                <label for="phone" class="block text-sm font-semibold text-secondary-700 dark:text-secondary-300 mb-1.5">
+                  Phone Number
+                  <span class="text-secondary-400 font-normal">(optional)</span>
+                </label>
+                <div class="relative">
+                  <div class="absolute inset-y-0 left-0 pl-3.5 flex items-center pointer-events-none" aria-hidden="true">
+                    <svg class="w-4 h-4 text-secondary-400 field-icon" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
+                      <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M3 5a2 2 0 012-2h3.28a1 1 0 01.948.684l1.498 4.493a1 1 0 01-.502 1.21l-2.257 1.13a11.042 11.042 0 005.516 5.516l1.13-2.257a1 1 0 011.21-.502l4.493 1.498a1 1 0 01.684.949V19a2 2 0 01-2 2h-1C9.716 21 3 14.284 3 6V5z" />
+                    </svg>
                   </div>
-                  <p class="mt-1.5 text-xs text-red-500 hidden flex items-center gap-1" id="phone-error" data-error="phone" role="alert">
-                    <svg class="w-3.5 h-3.5 flex-shrink-0" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20" aria-hidden="true"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 10a8 8 0 11-16 0 8 8 0 0116 0zm-7 4a1 1 0 11-2 0 1 1 0 012 0zm-1-9a1 1 0 00-1 1v4a1 1 0 102 0V6a1 1 0 00-1-1z" clip-rule="evenodd"/></svg>
-                    Please enter a valid phone number.
-                  </p>
-                </div>
-
-                <!-- Subject Field -->
-                <div class="form-group">
-                  <label for="subject" class="block text-sm font-semibold text-secondary-700 dark:text-secondary-300 mb-1.5">
-                    Service Needed <span class="text-red-500" aria-hidden="true">*</span>
-                    <span class="sr-only">(required)</span>
-                  </label>
-                  <div class="relative">
-                    <div class="absolute inset-y-0 left-0 pl-3.5 flex items-center pointer-events-none" aria-hidden="true">
-                      <svg class="w-4 h-4 text-secondary-400 field-icon" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
-                        <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2" />
-                      </svg>
-                    </div>
-                    <select
-                      id="subject"
-                      name="subject"
-                      required
-                      aria-required="true"
-                      aria-describedby="subject-error"
-                      class="form-input w-full pl-10 pr-8 py-3 rounded-xl border border-secondary-200 dark:border-secondary-600 focus:border-primary focus:ring-2 focus:ring-primary/20 transition-all duration-200 text-secondary-900 dark:text-secondary-100 text-sm bg-secondary-50 dark:bg-secondary-700 focus:bg-white dark:focus:bg-secondary-700 appearance-none cursor-pointer"
-                    >
-                      <option value="">Select a service...</option>
-                      <option value="erp-solutions">ERP / Enterprise Systems</option>
-                      <option value="government-systems">Government IT</option>
-                      <option value="web-development">Web Development</option>
-                      <option value="mobile-development">Mobile Development</option>
-                      <option value="ui-ux">UI/UX Design</option>
-                      <option value="consulting">IT Consulting / DevOps</option>
-                      <option value="other">Other / General Inquiry</option>
-                    </select>
-                    <div class="valid-check absolute inset-y-0 right-9 flex items-center hidden" aria-label="Valid">
-                      <svg class="w-4 h-4 text-green-700 dark:text-green-400" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" aria-hidden="true">
-                        <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2.5" d="M5 13l4 4L19 7" />
-                      </svg>
-                    </div>
-                    <div class="invalid-check absolute inset-y-0 right-9 flex items-center hidden" aria-label="Invalid">
-                      <svg class="w-4 h-4 text-red-800 dark:text-red-400" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" aria-hidden="true">
-                        <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2.5" d="M6 18L18 6M6 6l12 12" />
-                      </svg>
-                    </div>
-                    <div class="absolute inset-y-0 right-3 flex items-center pointer-events-none" aria-hidden="true">
-                      <svg class="w-4 h-4 text-secondary-400" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
-                        <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M19 9l-7 7-7-7" />
-                      </svg>
-                    </div>
+                  <input
+                    type="tel"
+                    id="phone"
+                    name="phone"
+                    autocomplete="tel"
+                    aria-describedby="phone-error"
+                    class="form-input w-full pl-10 pr-4 py-3 rounded-xl border border-secondary-200 dark:border-secondary-600 focus:border-primary focus:ring-2 focus:ring-primary/20 transition-all duration-200 text-secondary-900 dark:text-secondary-100 placeholder-secondary-400 dark:placeholder-secondary-500 text-sm bg-secondary-50 dark:bg-secondary-700 focus:bg-white dark:focus:bg-secondary-700"
+                    placeholder="+1 (555) 123-4567"
+                  />
+                  <div class="valid-check absolute inset-y-0 right-3 flex items-center hidden" aria-label="Valid">
+                    <svg class="w-4 h-4 text-green-700 dark:text-green-400" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" aria-hidden="true">
+                      <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2.5" d="M5 13l4 4L19 7" />
+                    </svg>
+                  </div>
+                  <div class="invalid-check absolute inset-y-0 right-3 flex items-center hidden" aria-label="Invalid">
+                    <svg class="w-4 h-4 text-red-800 dark:text-red-400" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" aria-hidden="true">
+                      <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2.5" d="M6 18L18 6M6 6l12 12" />
+                    </svg>
                   </div>
-                  <p class="mt-1.5 text-xs text-red-500 hidden flex items-center gap-1" id="subject-error" data-error="subject" role="alert">
-                    <svg class="w-3.5 h-3.5 flex-shrink-0" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20" aria-hidden="true"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 10a8 8 0 11-16 0 8 8 0 0116 0zm-7 4a1 1 0 11-2 0 1 1 0 012 0zm-1-9a1 1 0 00-1 1v4a1 1 0 102 0V6a1 1 0 00-1-1z" clip-rule="evenodd"/></svg>
-                    Please select a service.
-                  </p>
                 </div>
+                <p class="mt-1.5 text-xs text-red-500 hidden flex items-center gap-1" id="phone-error" data-error="phone" role="alert">
+                  <svg class="w-3.5 h-3.5 flex-shrink-0" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20" aria-hidden="true"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 10a8 8 0 11-16 0 8 8 0 0116 0zm-7 4a1 1 0 11-2 0 1 1 0 012 0zm-1-9a1 1 0 00-1 1v4a1 1 0 102 0V6a1 1 0 00-1-1z" clip-rule="evenodd"/></svg>
+                  Please enter a valid phone number.
+                </p>
               </div>
 
-              <!-- Budget range (new field) -->
+              <!-- Service Needed — large tappable radio tiles (replaces the
+                   old native <select>). Renders 2 columns on mobile (each tile
+                   a comfortable thumb target) and 3 from sm up. The hidden
+                   radios share name="subject" so the form submission and
+                   analytics read the same value the <select> used to provide. -->
+              <div class="form-group">
+                <span id="subject-label" class="block text-sm font-semibold text-secondary-700 dark:text-secondary-300 mb-2">
+                  Service Needed <span class="text-red-500" aria-hidden="true">*</span>
+                  <span class="sr-only">(required)</span>
+                </span>
+                <div
+                  id="subject-group"
+                  role="radiogroup"
+                  aria-labelledby="subject-label"
+                  aria-describedby="subject-error"
+                  class="grid grid-cols-2 sm:grid-cols-3 gap-2.5"
+                >
+                  {serviceOptions.map((opt) => (
+                    <label class="subject-option group flex items-center justify-center text-center min-h-[52px] px-3 py-2.5 rounded-xl border border-secondary-200 dark:border-secondary-600 text-sm font-medium text-secondary-700 dark:text-secondary-300 cursor-pointer hover:border-primary hover:bg-primary/5 dark:hover:bg-primary/10 transition-all duration-150 has-[:checked]:border-primary has-[:checked]:bg-primary/10 has-[:checked]:text-primary-700 dark:has-[:checked]:text-primary-300 has-[:focus-visible]:ring-2 has-[:focus-visible]:ring-primary/40">
+                      <input type="radio" name="subject" value={opt.value} class="sr-only" aria-describedby="subject-error" />
+                      <span class="leading-snug">{opt.label}</span>
+                    </label>
+                  ))}
+                </div>
+                <p class="mt-1.5 text-xs text-red-500 hidden flex items-center gap-1" id="subject-error" data-error="subject" role="alert">
+                  <svg class="w-3.5 h-3.5 flex-shrink-0" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20" aria-hidden="true"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 10a8 8 0 11-16 0 8 8 0 0116 0zm-7 4a1 1 0 11-2 0 1 1 0 012 0zm-1-9a1 1 0 00-1 1v4a1 1 0 102 0V6a1 1 0 00-1-1z" clip-rule="evenodd"/></svg>
+                  Please select a service.
+                </p>
+              </div>
+
+              <!-- Project Budget — large tappable radio tiles. 2 cols on mobile
+                   so each is a full thumb target; auto-fit row from sm up. -->
               <div class="form-group">
                 <label class="block text-sm font-semibold text-secondary-700 dark:text-secondary-300 mb-2">
                   Project Budget
                   <span class="text-secondary-400 dark:text-secondary-500 font-normal">(optional)</span>
                 </label>
-                <div class="flex flex-wrap gap-2" role="group" aria-label="Budget range options">
-                  {['< ₹1L', '₹1L – ₹5L', '₹5L – ₹15L', '₹15L+', 'Not sure yet'].map((range, i) => (
-                    <label class="budget-option flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-2 rounded-lg border border-secondary-200 dark:border-secondary-600 text-sm text-secondary-600 dark:text-secondary-400 cursor-pointer hover:border-primary hover:bg-primary/5 dark:hover:bg-primary/10 transition-all duration-150 has-[:checked]:border-primary has-[:checked]:bg-primary/10 has-[:checked]:text-primary-700 dark:has-[:checked]:text-primary-300">
+                <div class="grid grid-cols-2 sm:grid-cols-3 lg:grid-cols-5 gap-2.5" role="group" aria-label="Budget range options">
+                  {budgetOptions.map((range) => (
+                    <label class="budget-option flex items-center justify-center text-center min-h-[48px] px-3 py-2.5 rounded-xl border border-secondary-200 dark:border-secondary-600 text-sm font-medium text-secondary-600 dark:text-secondary-400 cursor-pointer hover:border-primary hover:bg-primary/5 dark:hover:bg-primary/10 transition-all duration-150 has-[:checked]:border-primary has-[:checked]:bg-primary/10 has-[:checked]:text-primary-700 dark:has-[:checked]:text-primary-300 has-[:focus-visible]:ring-2 has-[:focus-visible]:ring-primary/40">
                       <input type="radio" name="budget" value={range} class="sr-only" />
                       {range}
                     </label>
@@ -806,6 +800,13 @@ const trustStats = [
     color: #0e7490;
   }
 
+  /* Service tiles: invalid-group highlight (shown only after a failed submit
+     attempt with no service chosen). Subtle red ring around the whole group. */
+  .subject-group-invalid {
+    border-radius: 0.75rem;
+    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgb(220 38 38 / 0.35);
+  }
+
   /* FAQ item */
   .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
   .faq-item summary::marker { display: none; }
@@ -909,7 +910,7 @@ const trustStats = [
     });
   }
 
-  // ── Budget toggle (radio-as-chip) ──────────────────────────
+  // ── Budget toggle (radio-as-tile) ──────────────────────────
   const budgetOptions = document.querySelectorAll('.budget-option');
   budgetOptions.forEach((opt) => {
     const radio = opt.querySelector('input[type="radio"]') as HTMLInputElement;
@@ -921,6 +922,31 @@ const trustStats = [
     }
   });
 
+  // ── Service tiles (radio group replacing the old native <select>) ──
+  // The hidden radios share name="subject" so `form.elements.subject` resolves
+  // to a RadioNodeList whose `.value` is the checked option — exactly what the
+  // submit handler and analytics previously read from the <select>.
+  const subjectErrorEl = document.querySelector('[data-error="subject"]');
+  const subjectGroupEl = document.getElementById('subject-group');
+  const subjectRadios = Array.from(
+    document.querySelectorAll<HTMLInputElement>('input[name="subject"]')
+  );
+
+  function getSubjectValue(): string {
+    return subjectRadios.find((r) => r.checked)?.value ?? '';
+  }
+
+  function validateSubject(touched = true): boolean {
+    const valid = getSubjectValue() !== '';
+    if (subjectErrorEl) subjectErrorEl.classList.toggle('hidden', valid || !touched);
+    subjectGroupEl?.classList.toggle('subject-group-invalid', !valid && touched);
+    return valid;
+  }
+
+  subjectRadios.forEach((radio) => {
+    radio.addEventListener('change', () => validateSubject());
+  });
+
   // ── Form Validation ────────────────────────────────────────
   const form = document.getElementById('contact-form') as HTMLFormElement;
   const successState = document.getElementById('success-state');
@@ -1012,18 +1038,25 @@ const trustStats = [
         return;
       }
 
-      // Validate all fields
+      // Validate all fields. `subject` is now a radio group, so it is checked
+      // separately from the text/textarea fields handled by validateField.
       let isValid = true;
-      ['name', 'email', 'phone', 'subject', 'message'].forEach((fieldName) => {
+      ['name', 'email', 'phone', 'message'].forEach((fieldName) => {
         const field = form.elements.namedItem(fieldName) as HTMLInputElement;
         if (field && !validateField(field)) isValid = false;
       });
+      if (!validateSubject()) isValid = false;
 
       if (!isValid) {
         showToast('Please fix the highlighted fields before submitting.', 'error');
-        // Focus first invalid field
+        // Focus the first invalid text field, or the service tiles if that's
+        // the only thing missing.
         const firstInvalid = form.querySelector('.is-invalid') as HTMLElement | null;
-        firstInvalid?.focus();
+        if (firstInvalid) {
+          firstInvalid.focus();
+        } else if (getSubjectValue() === '') {
+          subjectRadios[0]?.focus();
+        }
         return;
       }
 
@@ -1057,7 +1090,7 @@ const trustStats = [
             name: (form.elements.namedItem('name') as HTMLInputElement)?.value.trim(),
             email: (form.elements.namedItem('email') as HTMLInputElement)?.value.trim(),
             phone: (form.elements.namedItem('phone') as HTMLInputElement)?.value.trim(),
-            subject: (form.elements.namedItem('subject') as HTMLSelectElement)?.value,
+            subject: getSubjectValue(),
             message: (form.elements.namedItem('message') as HTMLTextAreaElement)?.value.trim(),
             website: honeypot,
           }),
@@ -1087,7 +1120,7 @@ const trustStats = [
       }
 
       // Track analytics
-      const subject = (form.elements.namedItem('subject') as HTMLSelectElement)?.value;
+      const subject = getSubjectValue();
       trackFormSubmit('contact', success);
       if (success) trackEvent('contact_form_submit', { subject_category: subject });
 
@@ -1122,6 +1155,7 @@ const trustStats = [
         form.querySelectorAll('[data-error]').forEach((el) => el.classList.add('hidden'));
         if (charCount) charCount.textContent = '0 / 2000';
         budgetOptions.forEach((o) => o.classList.remove('selected'));
+        subjectGroupEl?.classList.remove('subject-group-invalid');
       });
     }
   }
diff --git a/src/pages/index.astro b/src/pages/index.astro
index 40567f7..e8e0cbf 100644
--- a/src/pages/index.astro
+++ b/src/pages/index.astro
@@ -400,6 +400,52 @@ const techStack = [
     </div>
   </section>
 
+  <!-- Mid-page Conversion CTA — sits directly after the Services section so
+       mobile visitors hit the funnel early instead of having to scroll past
+       How-It-Works, testimonials, the tech stack and the FAQ to reach the
+       inline lead form. Primary action jumps straight to the on-page inline
+       lead form (#inline-lead-form, smooth-scrolled by the anchor handler at
+       the bottom of this page); secondary action is a one-tap phone call. -->
+  <section
+    aria-labelledby="midpage-cta-heading"
+    class="bg-gradient-to-r from-primary-600 to-primary-700 dark:from-primary-700 dark:to-primary-800"
+  >
+    <div class="container-wrapper py-10 sm:py-12">
+      <div class="flex flex-col items-center gap-5 text-center md:flex-row md:justify-between md:text-left md:gap-8 max-w-5xl mx-auto">
+        <div class="md:flex-1">
+          <h2 id="midpage-cta-heading" class="text-2xl sm:text-3xl font-bold text-white leading-tight">
+            Have a project in mind? Get a free proposal in 24 hours.
+          </h2>
+          <p class="mt-2 text-primary-100 text-sm sm:text-base">
+            No obligation · Free 30-min discovery call · NDA on request.
+          </p>
+        </div>
+        <div class="flex w-full flex-col sm:flex-row md:w-auto md:flex-shrink-0 gap-3">
+          <a
+            href="#inline-lead-form"
+            data-cta="midpage-primary"
+            class="inline-flex items-center justify-center rounded-xl bg-white px-7 py-4 text-base font-bold text-primary-700 shadow-lg transition-all hover:bg-primary-50 hover:scale-105 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-white focus:ring-offset-2 focus:ring-offset-primary-700"
+          >
+            Get my free proposal
+            <svg class="ml-2 w-5 h-5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" aria-hidden="true">
+              <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2.5" d="M17 8l4 4m0 0l-4 4m4-4H3"></path>
+            </svg>
+          </a>
+          <a
+            href="tel:+919561417403"
+            data-cta="midpage-call"
+            class="inline-flex items-center justify-center rounded-xl border-2 border-white/40 bg-white/5 px-7 py-4 text-base font-bold text-white transition-all hover:bg-white/15 hover:border-white/60 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-white/60 focus:ring-offset-2 focus:ring-offset-primary-700"
+          >
+            <svg class="mr-2 w-5 h-5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" aria-hidden="true">
+              <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M3 5a2 2 0 012-2h3.28a1 1 0 01.948.684l1.498 4.493a1 1 0 01-.502 1.21l-2.257 1.13a11.042 11.042 0 005.516 5.516l1.13-2.257a1 1 0 011.21-.502l4.493 1.498a1 1 0 01.684.949V19a2 2 0 01-2 2h-1C9.716 21 3 14.284 3 6V5z" />
+            </svg>
+            Call now
+          </a>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  </section>
+
   <!-- How It Works Section - NEW -->
   <section class="py-24 bg-gradient-to-br from-secondary-900 via-secondary-800 to-primary-900 relative overflow-hidden">
     <!-- Background pattern -->
diff --git a/src/pages/portfolio.astro b/src/pages/portfolio.astro
index 3488468..8b420c4 100644
--- a/src/pages/portfolio.astro
+++ b/src/pages/portfolio.astro
@@ -348,8 +348,11 @@ const featuredProjects = projects.filter(p => p.featured);
           </div>
         </div>
 
-        <!-- Category Filter Tabs -->
-        <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-center gap-3" role="tablist" aria-label="Filter projects by category">
+        <!-- Category Filter Tabs
+             Mobile (<sm): a single horizontally-scrollable row so the five
+             chips never wrap into a tall stack that pushes the project grid
+             below the fold. ≥sm: centered wrapping row as before. -->
+        <div class="filter-scroll flex flex-nowrap gap-3 overflow-x-auto pb-1 snap-x sm:flex-wrap sm:justify-center sm:overflow-visible sm:pb-0" role="tablist" aria-label="Filter projects by category">
           <button
             data-filter="all"
             class="filter-btn active rounded-full bg-primary px-6 py-2.5 font-semibold text-white transition-all duration-300 hover:shadow-lg hover:shadow-primary/25 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-primary-400 focus:ring-offset-2"
@@ -1190,4 +1193,28 @@ const featuredProjects = projects.filter(p => p.featured);
     display: flex;
     flex-wrap: wrap;
   }
+
+  /* Horizontally-scrollable category filter row on mobile.
+     Chips keep their intrinsic width (no shrinking) and snap as the user
+     swipes; the scrollbar is hidden for a clean native-app feel. At >=sm the
+     row wraps normally so the scroll affordance is mobile-only. */
+  .filter-scroll {
+    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
+    scroll-snap-type: x proximity;
+  }
+  .filter-scroll > .filter-btn {
+    flex: 0 0 auto;
+    white-space: nowrap;
+    scroll-snap-align: start;
+  }
+  /* Hide the scrollbar (still scrollable) only while in the mobile scroll mode */
+  @media (max-width: 639px) {
+    .filter-scroll {
+      scrollbar-width: none;          /* Firefox */
+      -ms-overflow-style: none;       /* IE/Edge legacy */
+    }
+    .filter-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
+      display: none;                  /* Chrome/Safari */
+    }
+  }
 </style>