Mitron launches Atmanirbhar Apps, aims to Promote Indian Apps

Indian short-video sharing app Mitron has launched ‘Atmanirbhar Apps’ on Google Play. Its main goal is to promote Made-in-India applications in India.

Atmanirbhar Apps looks to take forward Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Self-reliant India’ initiative, which gives customers with a platform for indigenous apps.

The app offers a list of homegrown apps from categories like business, e-learning, news, health, shopping, games, utility, entertainment, social, and more.

This includes Aarogya Setu, BHIM, Narendra Modi app, JioTV, DigiLocker, Kaagaz Scanner, and even IRCTC Rail Connect. Atmanirbhar Apps is available for free on Google Play.

It also aims to popularise lesser-known made in India apps like Atmanirbh Kifayat, Grocit, Jain Thela, Home Shoppy, YourQuote, Vridhi Stores, Xploree AI Keyboard, mParivahan, and more. The Atmanirbhar Apps app is free to use on Android devices, however its availability for iOS devices remain unclear.

Mere #DeshKeMitron Proud to announce the launch of #AtmanirbharApps in spirit of Unity Day. Countries are built by it's citizens, let's take pride in the #VocalForLocal movement & join hands in creating a truly Atmanirbhar India! @shivankiitr @iamanishkhttps://t.co/euqO6LtqAK

— MitronTV App (@Mitron_Tv) October 31, 2020

The Atmanirbhar Apps by Mitron listed on Google Play Store is 12MB in size, and currently has positive reviews with a total of 4.8 ratings (since launch on October 31). In addition, the platform claims to host more than 100 apps and plans to bring the total up to 500 by the end of this year.