On Saturday, Vaishnaw experienced Mappls’ features first-hand. In particular, he pointed out the apps’ ability to provide three dimensional junction views or previews of flyovers, underpasses, and roundabouts, and real time driving alerts for speed limits, accident-prone spots, sharp curves, speed breakers, traffic signals, and traffic camera locations.
The app enables users to calculate the cost of trips based on the vehicle and fuel type, including tolls for specific journeys, and is integrated with the Fastag Annual Pass. It also helps users stay within speed limits and avoid risky patches.
Officials said the doorstep navigation feature allows users to locate addresses accurately.
MapmyIndia had last week told ET that it had urged the government to mandate pre-installation of Mappls on smartphones produced under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme.
The company supports nearly 10 government departments, including DIGIPIN, police departments nationwide, and tax agencies such as the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) and the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), with data for geospatial analysis.
However, government business represents less than 20% of MapmyIndia’s Rs 463 crore annual revenue.
Swadeshi push
On September 22, Vaishnaw highlighted India’s push for swadeshi technology, digital innovation, and self-reliant growth by adopting Zoho Show, a homegrown, cloud-based presentation software, during a press briefing. He added that the maps featured were sourced from Mappls.
MaymyIndia has seen a tenfold jump in daily downloads ever since that endorsement.
Earlier in 2023, Zoho Corp had won a tender to handle the centre’s email services.