NEW DELHI: With covid-19 cases on the rise, map companies have come forward with heat maps diplaying hotposts, location of night and food shelters to help migrant workers and of nearby hospitals or facilities that are authorised to carry out tests and give treatment.
In a telephonic conversation with Mint, Rohan Verma, chief executive and executive director, MapMyIndia, talks about the relevance of these services, the impact of the lockdown on business and how maps can provide virtual experiences to people who are working from home. Q.
How can location based maps services assist people in the current crisis? Either you are in need of help in a crisis or you want to help.