Union Cabinet approves proposal for signing of an agreement between India and UN on a 'Way Finding Application'

Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for the signing of an agreement between India and the United Nations on a ‘Way Finding Application’ to be used in the Palais des Nations, United Nations Office at Geneva.

The project of development of ‘Way Finding Application’ has been conceptualized as a donation from India to the UN on the occasion of its 75th anniversary in 2020.  The estimated financial implication for the development deployment and maintenance of the App is two million dollars.

The United Nations Office at Geneva, consisting of five



buildings and 21 floors, is housed at the historic Palais des Nations.  A large number of delegates, members of civil society and the general public visit to participate in various meetings and conventions.

Keeping in view the complexity of buildings and huge participation, there was a requirement of a navigational application that can help the visitors and other delegates in finding their way inside the premises while adhering to all security perspectives. The GPS-based Apps will assist the visitors in locating the room and offices.