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Making the Map of India Even More Accurate! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ“

I am proud to share that I have successfully completed 100% of TomTomโ€™s project: โ€œIndia โ€“ POIs Located Not on Buildings.โ€

The primary objective of this project was to correct Points of Interest (POIs) that were not situated within the accurate footprints of buildings. An accurate map not only enhances navigation but is also absolutely essential for emergency services and local businesses.

Project Highlights:

Mission: Data Improvements

Total Contribution: Successfully fixed 631 out of 734 tasks.

Status: 100% Complete.

It has been a fantastic experience collaborating with the OpenStreetMap (OSM) community to make the map even more reliable.

Mapping isnโ€™t just about finding routes; itโ€™s about helping the world. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ“

I am proud to contribute as a volunteer with United Nations Mappers. I recently achieved Level 5 (Off the Charts). This journey is not merely about statistics, but about reaching out to the communities that need assistance the most.

My Mapping So Far:

Total Swipes: 562+ (For data accuracy)

Total Area: 87 sq. km (Mapped territory)

Projects: Contributed to 9 humanitarian missions

Supported Entities: 2 major organizations

As a volunteer, every swipe I make and every kilometer I map helps facilitate relief operations during times of crisis. ๐Ÿ’ช

TomTom Mapping Project Progress

Posted by Shailendrao on 3 May 2026 in English. Last updated on 4 May 2026.

TomTom Mapping Project Progress

๐Ÿ–‹ Project Status: Active (Working on TomTom Map Tasks)

๐Ÿ† Achievements:

๐Ÿงญ Completed approx 60%

๐Ÿ’ช Strong position on the Leaderboard

๐Ÿ” Key Focus Areas:

๐Ÿ—บ Map Editing

๐Ÿ“‹ Note Resolution

โœ…๏ธ Data Accuracy

๐ŸŽฌ Future Action Items:

๐Ÿค Join the next OSM Virtual Meetup via laptop for better participation.

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Discuss technical hurdles and mapping issues with the community.