Ashwini Vaishnaw praises ‘swadeshi’ Mappls app, calls it ‘strong example of Atmanirbhar Bharat’; know all about it

He went on to point out some of the features that stood out to him–including the app’s detailed 3D junction views that show overbridges and underpasses, along with voice-guided navigation and live traffic updates.

“Swadeshi ‘Mappls’ by MapmyIndia. Good features… must try!” Vaishnaw added in his post, calling it a strong example of the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Swadeshi vision in action.

Check out the post:

Swadeshi ‘Mappls’ by MapmyIndia 🇮🇳

Good features…must try! pic.twitter.com/bZOPgvrCxW

— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) October 11, 2025

Replying to Vaishnaw’s post, MappIs wrote, “Thank you, Hon’ble Minister Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw Ji We’re delighted that you experienced the @mappls App, powered by MapmyIndia’s indigenous mapping technology, and appreciated features like Junction View — designed right here in India to make driving safer, smoother, and smarter. It would be our honour to work with the @RailMinIndia to bring the same Mappls innovation to railway applications — helping build a connected, intelligent, and truly Swadeshi digital ecosystem for India.”

🇮🇳 Thank you, Hon’ble Minister Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw Ji

We’re delighted that you experienced the @mappls App, powered by MapmyIndia’s indigenous mapping technology, and appreciated features like Junction View — designed right here in India to make driving safer, smoother, and… https://t.co/tji7XvLJAw

— Mappls (@mappls) October 11, 2025

What is Mappls?

Mappls, the homegrown navigation and mapping app by MapmyIndia, was built in partnership with the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro). Positioned as a privacy-first, hyperlocal alternative to global giants like Google Maps and Apple Maps, the app caters specifically to Indian users and their travel needs.

Among its standout features are 3D junction views, precise doorstep navigation, and real-time alerts for speed limits, accident-prone zones, speed breakers, traffic signals, and even CCTV points–making every journey safer and smoother. Its Trip Cost Calculator is another highlight, helping users plan expenses in advance by estimating toll charges, showing compatible passes, and calculating potential savings.

To make navigation more inclusive, Mappls provides voice guidance, map labels, and directions in nine Indian languages, including Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, and Gujarati. This ensures that users can navigate comfortably in their preferred language, regardless of their region, making Mappls truly tailored for India’s diverse linguistic landscape.