Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has endorsed Mappls, the indigenous navigation app developed by MapmyIndia, calling it a strong “Swadeshi alternative to Google Maps.”
During a recent drive, Vaishnav personally tested the app and praised its advanced features such as 3D junction views, voice-guided navigation, and real-time traffic updates optimized for Indian road conditions.
He highlighted that Mappls is pre-installed in several leading Indian automobile brands and integrates seamlessly with government data systems, ensuring data privacy and security within India’s digital framework.
Supporting the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the minister also announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will soon be signed between MapmyIndia and Indian Railways to leverage GIS-based technology for improving passenger services and route management.
Vaishnaw’s endorsement marks a significant boost to India’s growing ecosystem of indigenous digital platforms, emphasizing innovation, self-reliance, and technological sovereignty.