Madhya Pradesh’s Indore to become the country’s 1st city with Smart Addresses with an App
What are the steps?
The city was already advanced when it signed the memorandum of understanding with the firm named Pataa Navigations. The Memorandum of Understanding is signed by Rajat Jain, co-founder of Pataa Navigations, and Rishav Gupta (IAS), CEO of Indore Smart City.
How did the app got recognized?
Pataa Navigations has recently developed patented technology and is working with ISRO which is (Indian Space Research Organization) to develop a digital addressing system.
Pataa is a tiny and relatable code, such as KUMAR100, SINGH221, or other frequently used codes.
The code will help the user to find the specific location where it is tagged. Users even can upload images of their homes to clarify along with their address in the text.
What is the benefit of this app?
User has also the option to record over voice to give instructions which help in not repeating the address again and again over a call.
Code makes it simple for the guests to find the exact location.
It is expected that in the coming future, users will be able yp share shorter codes rather than sharing the long-sized text address, it is very beneficial to have anything like this.
Why the app was needed?
As per the data, India is gaining a loss of an estimated cost which is about 75,000 crores a year because of its complicated addressing system.
Pataa Navigations and ISRO have come together with a collaboration to build a strong digital system of addressing for the country to decrease the loss and make the addressing system simpler.
This initiative is a very good step towards “Atmanirbhar Bharat’s” objective.
In what areas the app will be available?
The MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) says that the Pataa app will be used by all government agencies and services of emergency, such as – the police, fire department, and ambulance.
For essential services like E-KYC and banking Geo-tagging, the app will be used. Everyone at the business will have the access to the Pataa app.
Which services will get integrated?
Pataa Navigation will collaborate with government platforms like the departments of electricity, excise, agriculture, women and child welfare, and education.
Pataa will also geotag MP Tourism’s all tourist destinations and integrate them with all websites. All the basic public assets like bus stops, light poles, and public washrooms should have digital address numbers pasted on them.
What are the more uses of this app?
Pataa App is a free service, it will help delivery providers to find the specific geotagged location. Low fuel usage of Pataa will be a great helping hand for e-commerce companies and their partners of delivery as they complete their last journey.
This app will also be helpful in bringing down Indore’s pollution level. The app tries to raise the standard of living for those living in rural areas of India by creating resources like loans, seeds, and technical support more accessible.
Author: Astha Singh
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