Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said India’s indigenous navigation system, NavIC, would soon be integrated into mobile phones manufactured in the country. Currently, most devices rely on the US-based GPS system for navigation and map-based applications.

Vaishnaw also announced that homegrown chipsets to power mobile phones and CCTV cameras were targeted to be ready within two years. Chipsets form the core electronic system that powers a mobile phone, including its motherboard and various functions.

Speaking to mediapersons, the minister said India was developing advanced chipsets capable of supporting high-tech applications, including surveillance systems. “Within two years, complete domestic production of mobile phone components, includin

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