🌸 Celebrating the Incredible Women Local Guides of India at Namaste India Summit 2026, Delhi

[Tejal]

Registrations are now closed… but your contributions are still open!

The countdown to the Namaste India Summit 2026 in Delhi on August 15th has begun, and we are excited to welcome an incredible community of Local Guides from across India.

A special invitation goes out to all the Women Local Guides who continue to make Google Maps more helpful, safer, and more inclusive through their meaningful contributions.

At this year’s summit, we would love to showcase your impact in areas such as:

• Women’s Friendly

• Child-Friendly

• Accessibility

• Inclusive places for everyone

Your contributions inspire communities and help millions of people navigate with confidence every day.

How to participate

1. Share a screenshot or photo uploaded by you on your Google Maps contribution related to women’s safety, child safety, or accessibility .

2. Share the review link (or Maps contribution link) for that place.

3. Write a few words about why you made that contribution and how you hope it helps others.

Here I am sharing a few examples:

Pic 1: I took this photo at the Mumbai airport and uploaded it to Google Maps, mentioning women-friendly restrooms.

2- Family Restroom: A clean, accessible restroom designed for families, caregivers, and travelers needing additional space and privacy. It accommodates parents with young children, individuals with disabilities requiring assistance, and caregivers. Equipped with baby-changing facilities and accessible features, it provides a safe, comfortable, and convenient environment within the airport terminal.

3- Diaper changing area: It is a dedicated, hygienic space within the airport where parents and caregivers can safely change infants’ diapers. It is equipped with a changing station and waste disposal facilities and is designed to provide comfort, convenience, and privacy.

We’ll feature selected stories and contributions during the Namaste India Summit, celebrating the amazing work women in our Local Guides community are doing.

Let’s inspire more women to contribute and make Google Maps better for everyone. We are fortunate to have the support of incredible women who continue to inspire our Local Guides community. A special mention to @Latika_Malhotra Google Maps Product Marketing lead (UGC) whose encouragement means so much to contributors around the world.

I’d also love to acknowledge and tag our amazing moderators from India @FalguniP and @Globe_trotter_Ish along with inspiring Women Local Guides like @RosyKohli , @Shruti , @AartishindeAartishindeAartishindeAartishindeAartishindeAartishindeAartishindeAartishinde, and many others who motivate us through their contributions every day. You all can tag other LGs who gave a quality contribution to the above topi@AmrishVasne on the maps.

My heartfelt thanks to @NareshDarji , @deepakjhic , @AjitThite , @Kumaarsantosh ,@SharmaK , @AmbrishVarshney for always being a backbone.

I also encourage you to tag your fellow Women Local Guides and invite them to participate. The more stories we share, the greater the impact we can create together.

Looking forward to reading your stories and highlighting your incredible contributions in Delhi!

#NamasteIndiaSummit
#WomenLocalGuides
#WomenOnMaps
#LocalGuidesIndia
#LocalGuidesConnect
#GoogleMapsCommunity

[Tejal]

Reserve for updates

[Ptrivedi]

@Tejal
Best wishes for this challenge

[SharmaK]

Wonderful initiative, @Tejal!

This is truly inspiring—highlighting the impactful contributions of Women Local Guides who are making Google Maps more inclusive, safe, and meaningful for everyone. From women-friendly facilities to child care spaces and accessibility features, these efforts create real change on the ground.

I strongly encourage more Women Local Guides to come forward and share their valuable contributions. Every photo, review, and update has the power to guide and support countless users.

Kudos to you for bringing this important theme to the forefront at the #NamasteIndiaSummit2026. Looking forward to seeing many powerful stories being showcased in Delhi!

[deepakjhic]

All the very best @Tejal and looking forward to the result.

[Himanikapoor]

Wonderful post​

[Sparetimer866]

This is such a beautiful initiative, can’t wait to see and meet others doing the great work.

[AjitThite]

Great initiative, @Tejal Ben! My best wishes to you and all the women local guides.

Cheers!

[Np45]

Great initiative @Tejal ma’am.
best wishes to you and all the women LG​.

[NareshDarji]

What a wonderful tribute to the inspiring women of the India Local Guides community! @Tejal Their passion, dedication, and countless contributions make Google Maps better for everyone. Wishing all these amazing women continued success and many more milestones ahead.

[Kumaarsantosh]

@Tejal

A special invitation goes out to all the Women Local Guides who continue to make Google Maps more helpful, safer, and more inclusive through their meaningful contributions.

Very inspiring and welcoming post, @Tejal Ji. This initiative is truly commendable and does a wonderful job of encouraging Women Local Guides to participate. Wishing you great success, I am sure it will inspire many to join in. women-at-localguides

[Darshraj]

@Tejal great initiative, best wishes for challenge

[Deepika_12]

@deepakjhic I really want to join this event, but I’m currently in the USA. I will be back in India on 31st July. How can I register?”

[deepakjhic]

Hi @Deepika_12

Thank you so much for your interest but the registration has been closed for this event.