Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Endorses Mappls, India's Alternative to Google Maps
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has backed Mappls, an indigenous navigation app by MapmyIndia, in line with the government's push for homegrown technologies under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
- Mappls is described as "Swadeshi 'Mappls' by MapmyIndia" with "good features" by Vaishnaw.
- The app has a bright prospect in Indian Railways, with an MoU to be signed soon to enhance railway navigation.
- Mappls features a 3D junction view, showing detailed visuals of bridges and underpasses to prevent navigation errors.
“Swadeshi ‘Mappls’ by MapmyIndia. Good features…must try.” - Ashwini Vaishnaw
Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a video on X, demonstrating Mappls' features, highlighting its potential.
Author's summary: Minister backs India's homegrown map app.