App-solutely Indian: Mappls Steers Ahead with Swadeshi Pride |

Updated: October 13, 2025 06:42

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Mappls, developed by MapmyIndia, is India’s indigenous alternative to Google Maps, offering 3D junction views, precise doorstep navigation, real-time traffic alerts, and strong data privacy by keeping all data within India. Recently endorsed by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, it’s set to transform navigation with government-backed innovations.

India’s stride towards digital self-reliance continues with Mappls, a homegrown mapping and navigation app crafted by MapmyIndia, rapidly gaining attention as a robust alternative to Google Maps. The app combines cutting-edge geospatial technology, localized features tailored for Indian roads, and a strong focus on data sovereignty — addressing long-standing user concerns with foreign mapping platforms.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has publicly endorsed Mappls, sharing his firsthand experience with the app and highlighting features that set it apart. Unlike conventional apps, Mappls offers users a comprehensive three-dimensional junction view, visually representing flyovers, underpasses, and roundabouts, helping prevent navigation errors often experienced elsewhere. Notably, the app supports indoor navigation, guiding users to specific floors or shops within multi-storey buildings — a unique feature praised by the minister.

Key Features:

3D Junction Views: View detailed, real-world representations of complex road structures ensuring safer and more intuitive navigation.

Precise Doorstep Navigation: Get step-by-step voice-guided directions up to the exact doorstep or even apartment unit.

Real-Time Alerts: Receive live warnings about speed limits, accident-prone zones, traffic signals, speed breakers, and nearby CCTV cameras to promote safer driving.

Trip Cost Calculator: Estimate fuel and toll expenses in advance, including potential savings through NHAI Fastag or vehicle-based calculations.

Data Privacy & Sovereignty: All map data and user information are securely stored in India, ensuring greater privacy and compliance with stringent local data laws.

Multi-Lingual Support: The app caters to diverse Indian users with multiple language options and tailored interfaces for local contexts.

Railways Integration: An upcoming MoU with Indian Railways aims to enhance train and station navigation with Mappls’ technology, expanding use beyond road travel.

Mappls represents India’s vision of technological independence, blending innovative features with local relevance and security. As users seek alternatives to global platforms, Mappls stakes a compelling claim in India’s navigation ecosystem.

Sources: Hindustan Times, Economic Times, NDTV, ANI, MapmyIndia

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