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MapmyIndia expressed gratitude after Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tested and praised their homegrown Mappls navigation app. The minister specifically highlighted the app's advanced 3D Junction View that displays overbridges and flyovers for safer driving. He also appreciated the feature that guides users to specific shops inside multi-storey buildings. The company sees this endorsement as a significant step toward India's technological independence and expressed interest in collaborating with Indian Railways.

Key Points: MapmyIndia Thanks Ashwini Vaishnaw for Praising Swadeshi Mappls App

  • Minister Vaishnaw highlighted the app's 3D Junction View showing overbridges and flyovers
  • Mappls helps users navigate multi-storey buildings to specific shops
  • The app provides real-time alerts for speed limits and accident blackspots
  • MapmyIndia expressed interest in collaborating with Indian Railways for integration
  • The swadeshi app has achieved over 35 million downloads nationwide
  • Features are specifically designed for India's complex road infrastructure
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MapmyIndia thanks Ashwini Vaishnaw for praising swadeshi navigation app 'Mappls'

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tested and praised the indigenous Mappls navigation app's advanced 3D Junction View and building navigation features.

"As soon as we reach any place, even if there are multiple floors, the app guides us to the exact shop or location - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

New Delhi, Oct 12

Digital mapping company MapmyIndia on Sunday expressed gratitude to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after he used the homegrown navigation app ‘Mappls’ and praised its advanced features during a recent drive.

In a post on social media platform X, the company said, “We’re truly honoured that you used the @mappls App, which comes pre-installed in vehicles powered by MapmyIndia Maps, and appreciated features like Junction View — built to make driving in India safer, smoother, and smarter.”

MapmyIndia also said it would be a privilege to collaborate with the Ministry of Railways to integrate its mapping and navigation technology into railway applications, supporting India’s vision of a seamless and intelligent digital infrastructure.

The company noted that the Mappls app, with over 35 million downloads, reflects the trust and pride that Indians place in indigenous innovation.

Earlier, Vaishnaw had tested the ‘Mappls’ app in his car and encouraged people to try the Swadeshi alternative to foreign navigation tools.

Sharing his experience on X, the minister highlighted the app’s standout feature -- a three-dimensional Junction View that displays overbridges, underpasses, and flyovers in 3D for a clearer and safer driving experience.

He also mentioned another useful functionality that helps users locate specific shops or destinations inside multi-storey buildings.

“As soon as we reach any place, even if there are multiple floors, the app guides us to the exact shop or location,” the minister said, praising the app as an example of India’s growing strength in developing world-class digital and navigation technologies.

Mappls, developed entirely in India, offers a range of features designed specifically for Indian roads.

These include real-time alerts for speed limits, accident blackspots, sharp turns, and traffic signals, along with detailed 3D Junction Views.

By developing advanced digital mapping and navigation solutions within India, MapmyIndia is contributing to the government’s ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ missions -- promoting technological independence and strengthening domestic innovation.

MapmyIndia said it has been mapping every corner of India for more than three decades -- from highways to rural roads -- and continues to build India’s own world-class digital maps trusted by millions.

“When leaders, innovators, and citizens choose Swadeshi, India moves closer to technological independence,” the company added.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Been using Mappls for 6 months now and it's genuinely better than Google Maps for Indian conditions. The speed limit alerts and accident blackspot warnings have saved me multiple times on highways. Atmanirbhar Bharat in action! 🙌
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Arjun K
Great to see ministers supporting Indian products. However, I hope the app continues to improve its rural mapping. Some villages in my state still don't have proper coverage. But overall, a step in the right direction for digital India.
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Sarah B
The feature that guides to specific shops inside malls is brilliant! No more wandering around trying to find stores. Indian innovation solving real problems we face daily. Downloading it right now!
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Vikram M
35 million downloads shows how much Indians trust and prefer our own products. MapmyIndia has been mapping India for decades - they know our roads better than any foreign company. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Kavya N
The integration with railways will be fantastic! Imagine getting accurate platform information and station navigation. This is exactly what we need for our growing infrastructure. Make in India making us proud! ✨

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