According to sources the government has refused Google's proposal to launch its "Street View" service in India, Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Gangaram Ahir. Meanwhile Ahir informed the Lok Sabha that Google had submitted a proposal on Street View for the government's permission in July 2015, which allows users to explore places around the world through 360-degree panoramic street level imagery and view public areas.
Earlier the internet giant Google launched its Street View service in Bengaluru in 2011 to collect street-level imagery but was soon asked by local authorities to stop the service citing security reasons. According to sources when revived again in 2015, Google tied up with the Archaeological Survey of India to bring 31 historical monuments and sites online and offer panoramic views to the consumer.
As per report states that while the government said no to Google’s
proposal for Street View, possible for security and privacy reasons, there are
other similar apps in India such as Wonobo.com that have mapped some
of the cities. Further Google Street View is present in more than 82 countries
around the world, which have benefited from it in terms of tourism and other
aspects.
