Google announced the launch of Google Map Maker in India. A global product conceived and developed by the Indian engineering team, Google Map Maker allows users to add or edit features, such as roads, businesses, parks, schools, apartment buildings, localities and more.

With Google Map Maker tools, users can add detailed information about these locations and this user- created geographical content is updated and made visible immediately to all other users.

Understanding that people know their neighbourhoods best, Google Map Maker empowers this user- expertise to improve the breadth and depth of available mapping data. The product also introduces peer moderation allowing users to review the data their peers have entered to ensure map quality and accuracy.

Commenting on this update, Dr. Lalitesh Katragadda, Software Engineer and Creator of Google Map Maker said "Google Map Maker solves an inherent need especially for countries such as ours where maps data is sparse. This product embodies our passion to empower people everywhere, to share knowledge of the places they know best by creating maps.”

This mapping product is particularly relevant for a country like India, with its vast territory, varying geographies, and language and cultural diversity. Similarly, NGOs can benefit from it by effectively mapping challenging belts in the rural and sub-urban areas.

Other than India, Google Map Maker is available in 57 countries in Asia, the Island Nations, and the Caribbean.

Jaya /ITvoir Network