Rajya Sabha member advocates for an Indian alternative to Google Maps

A Rajya Sabha MP has called for the development of an Indian version of Google Maps, citing navigational errors and data security concerns.
The lawmaker highlighted incidents where reliance on Google Maps led to fatal accidents, urging collaboration with ISRO for a local mapping solution.
Concerns over data accuracy and security were raised, alongside the challenges of creating a viable alternative, as evidenced by Apple Maps’ initial shortcomings.