'Achha lag raha hai na, Swadeshi': Ashwini Vaishnaw uses Zoho presentation, Mappls maps for Cabinet briefing

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw made a major push for swadeshi technology, digital innovation, and self-reliant growth on Wednesday by demonstrating his presentation using Indian products.

Ashwini Vaishnaw uses Zoho Show, Mappls

During the media briefing on Union Cabinet decisions, Vaishnaw made his presentation with Zoho Show, a homegrown, cloud-based presentation software. 

Also, he pointed out that the maps included in the presentation were sourced from Mappls by MapmyIndia, another notable domestic platform, and not the usual Google Maps.

'Achha lag raha hai na, Swadeshi,' Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said while using a Zoho presentation with Mappls maps for the Cabinet briefing.

Ashwini Vaishnaw’s intelligent move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, endorsing homegrown tech capabilities.

PM Modi’s initiative encourages the use of domestic goods and services, reducing dependence on foreign products. By promoting homegrown products, the initiative aims to boost local industries, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth.

Following US President Donald Trump's hefty tariff imposition on India, the swadeshi push could be a central strategic policy for the country to safeguard its interests.

Zoho Show is an online collaborative presentation tool for modern teams. With Zoho Show's contextual and minimalistic user interface, presentations can be made even without signing in.

Also, PowerPoint presentations can be imported into Show.

Presentations can be seamlessly made anywhere, anytime, even when not connected to the internet.

Mappls is a native alternative to foreign mapping services and is entirely built, owned, and hosted in India. It provides digital maps, navigation tools, geospatial APIs, and a range of location-based solutions for citizens, businesses, and government bodies.

Its services are specifically designed for Indian conditions, including local roads, addresses, languages, and user needs. A striking feature of the platform is that all map data and user information are stored within India, offering data sovereignty and security, which is a growing concern with foreign platforms.

Swadeshi ka Sankalp! 🇮🇳
✔️ Presentation created using Zoho Show
✔️ Map sourced from Mappls by MapmyIndia pic.twitter.com/VDrAsKyTu6

— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) October 1, 2025

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