October 12, 2025 12:58 PM
Mappls: A made-in-India alternative to Google maps
After the success of apps like Arattai and Zoho, India’s indigenous tech movement has received another boost with Mappls, a homegrown alternative to Google Maps developed by MapmyIndia. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday tested the Swadeshi navigation application in his car and appreciated its features, urging people to try the app. In a post on X, Vaishnaw shared his experience with the indigenous mapping platform and highlighted some of its advanced functionalities. "I met with th...