IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw praises Mappls app, MapmyIndia responds, 'Thank you for your kind words…'

Indian digital mapping company MaymyIndia has expressed gratitude to Union IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnav for publicly praising the company’s indigenous navigation platform, Maples, calling it a ‘great swadeshi app’. In a post shared on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) Vaishnaw wrote, “Mappls by MapmyIndia is a great swadeshi app. Let’s use more such apps and support our own ecosystem.” This endorsement made by minister was met with appreciation from MapmyIndia, which responded, “Thank you Hon’ble Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw ji for your kind words and support for #Swadeshi #Aatmanirbhar apps like #Mappls. We are committed to building world-class indigenous technology for India and the world.”


Promoting digital sovereignty Mappls , the homegrown alert native to global navigation apps such as Google Maps offer multiple useful features such as real-time traffic updates, 3D maps and hyperlocal search. The app is part of India’s broader push for digital self-reliance, aligning with the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative .


Read MapmyIndia’s complete post here

Thank you, Hon’ble Minister Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw Ji We’re truly honoured that you used the @mappls App, which comes pre-installed in vehicles powered by MapmyIndia Maps, and appreciated features like Junction View — built to make driving in India safer, smoother, and smarter.

It would be our privilege to collaborate with the @RailMinIndia to provide our MapmyIndia Maps and Mappls technology within railway applications — supporting India’s journey toward a seamless, intelligent, and Swadeshi digital infrastructure.

With over 35 million downloads and growing every day, the Mappls App reflects the trust and pride that Indians place in homegrown innovation.

Your words further strengthen our commitment to the #SwadeshiMovement , where indigenous technology leads the way for an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

For over 30 years, MapmyIndia & Mappls have been mapping every corner of India — from highways to rural roads — building India’s own world-class digital maps and navigation systems, trusted by global leaders and millions of Indians every day.

When leaders, innovators, and citizens choose Swadeshi, India moves closer to technological independence — ensuring that our nation’s mobility, data, and intelligence remain built in India, for India, and by India.

Let’s continue to strengthen this movement together.

Download the Mappls App, experience the difference, and be a part of #OperationSwadeshi : http:// mappls.com/getApp


IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw switches to Zoho This is not the first time that Vaishnaw has praised an India app. Recently, the Union IT minister announced that he is moving to Zoho’s office suite software. This move by Vaishnaw is designed to give a boarder push to promote indigenous technology and services. In a post shared on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Vaishnaw said that he would now use Zoho’s online platform for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, calling it a step towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for “Swadeshi” adoption.

“I am moving to Zoho — our own Swadeshi platform for documents, spreadsheets & presentations. I urge all to join PM Shri @narendramodi Ji’s call for Swadeshi by adopting indigenous products & services,” Vaishnaw wrote.