Exploring Urban Progress: Mumbaikars to Access City Development Status via Metaverse
Immersive Urban Insight: Free 3D VR Interface Offers Real-Time Updates on Mumbai’s Developments
Despite India’s general skepticism towards cryptocurrency and Web3 technologies, certain sectors within the country are gaining government approval and making significant strides in integrating these innovations into everyday life. One such example is the emergence of the Metaverse, which is now finding its way into the fabric of society. In a recent development, Devendra Fadnavis, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, unveiled the ‘Mumbai Metropolis Metaverse,’ signaling a new era of digital interaction for the city’s estimated 21 million residents. This blockchain-based virtual platform promises to offer a unique window into the ongoing developments shaping the landscape of Mumbai, allowing both locals and individuals outside the city to witness its transformation in real-time.
At the heart of the Mumbai Metropolis Metaverse lies an interactive 3D and Virtual Reality (VR) interface, providing users with an immersive and dynamic experience. Through this innovative platform, individuals can gain valuable insights into the progress of various projects and initiatives across Mumbai, all at no cost. The Metaverse serves as a virtual portal, offering a glimpse into the city’s future and fostering greater transparency in urban development endeavors.
Devendra Fadnavis took to social media to announce the launch of the Mumbai Metropolis Metaverse, inviting users to explore the platform and witness the city’s evolution firsthand. By providing access links for Android, iOS, and web browsers, Fadnavis ensured that individuals from all walks of life could engage with the Metaverse and stay informed about Mumbai’s rapid transformation.
As the Metaverse continues to gain traction as a tool for civic engagement and urban planning, its integration into the fabric of Mumbai’s digital infrastructure represents a significant step towards embracing the potential of Web3 technologies to enhance transparency, accessibility, and public participation in governance.
As per the official page of this metaverse portal, this project is powered by Meta, Hungama, and GOQii among other brands. The portal not only lets visitors navigate through the financial capital of the country, but also allows them to indulge in games that include activities such as designing the city.
This is first time that an Indian city has launched itself on the metaverse at a time when international players from the sector are showing interest in India expansion.The Sandbox, a popular metaverse platform based in Hong Kong for instance, is looking to make India its largest market in the next two years.
On the sidelines of the expansion of metaverse in India, Meta recently reached out to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), insisting that India must promote dialogue between the policymakers and the industry stakeholders to ensure the constant growth of technologies like AI and the metaverse. The metaverse market is estimated to reach the valuation of $800 billion (roughly Rs. 59,58,700 crore) by the end of 2024.
