October 13, 2025

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently took a spin with the Swadeshi navigation app Mappls by MapmyIndia, and guess what? He was pretty impressed! Sharing his experience on social media, the minister highlighted some amazing features that make this app a real champion for Indian roads. The minister said, "I met with the MAPLS team today. They told me that all the Indian OEMs, car OEMs, are pre-installed inside. Let's see how good it is." This means many Indian car makers already have Mappls ready to guide drivers right out of the box. What caught Vaishnaw’s eye was the app’s spectacular 3D junction views. "Wherever there is an overbridge and an underpass, there is a three-dimensional junction view," he explained, making navigation super clear even on complex roads. But that’s not all! Vaishnaw also loved how the app guides users inside tall buildings with multiple floors. "As soon as we reach any place, let's say there are multiple floors in that building. So, even in that... even in that, the particular shop we have to go to, MAPLS tells us about that shop," he said, showing how precise and user-friendly the app is. Mappls is packed with smart features made just for India’s driving style. The app offers real-time driving alerts for speed limits, accident-prone black spots, sharp curves, speed breakers, and even traffic signals and CCTV camera locations. Imagine a personal road guardian always watching out for you! Travel budgets won’t be a mystery anymore thanks to its Trip Cost Calculator. This clever tool estimates fuel and toll charges and suggests savings through NHAI Fastag Annual Pass or by factoring in your vehicle’s fuel type. Vaishnaw praised the innovation behind this totally home-grown app that reflects India’s rising skills in digital and navigation technology. Designed entirely in India, Mappls is tailor-made for Indian roads and conditions — a true pride for every driver! So, why not jump into the driver’s seat with this exciting Swadeshi app that promises not only smart travel but also safer journeys? With Mappls by your side, the roads just got a whole lot friendlier!

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