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NDTV
16 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
Say Goodbye To PIN Codes: Meet DIGIPIN, India's New Digital Address System
The Department of Posts has launched a new digital addressing system called DIGIPIN, designed to provide precise location identification. Unlike traditional PIN codes that cover large areas, DigiPin offers a unique 10-digit code that pinpoints the exact location of a property. To obtain a DIGIPIN, users can visit a designated government website, locate their home, and generate the code. This system aims to streamline deliveries, especially in remote areas, and enhance emergency services like ambulance and fire rescue operations. The DIGIPIN system is expected to benefit online shoppers, logistics providers, and emergency responders by reducing errors and increasing efficiency. Users can share their DIGIPIN with online e-commerce platforms like Flipkart and Amazon to ensure accurate and speedy deliveries. To access the Know Your DIGIPIN platform, simply visit ( This government website allows you to find your unique 10-character DIGIPIN code, which serves as a precise digital address. Key Benefits: Precision: Exact location identification within a 4-metre square. Efficiency: Streamlined deliveries and emergency services. Inclusivity: Addresses areas lacking formal systems. Privacy: No personal data storage. What is DIGIPIN? According to India Post, DIGIPIN is an open-source nationwide geocoded addressing system developed by the Department of Posts in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and NRSC, ISRO. It divides India into approximately 4m x 4m grids (homes, offices, organisations, etc.) and assigns each grid a unique 10-character alphanumeric code based on latitude and longitude coordinates. How is DIGIPIN different from a regular postal address? While a regular postal address depends on locality, street, and house numbers, DIGIPIN is a geospatial reference using a 10-character alphanumeric code based on the exact coordinates of a location. Why do we need DIGIPIN when we already have postal addresses? DIGIPIN simplifies address management by providing precise location-based identification, especially in areas with unstructured or changing addresses. It also helps in areas where no clear address exists, such as rural regions, forests, and oceans. Is DIGIPIN available offline? Yes, DIGIPIN is designed to be used offline too. The Department of Posts has shared the programming code for DIGIPIN logic in the public domain for fetching and decoding the DIGIPIN. Will my postal address change if I use DIGIPIN? No, your postal address remains the same. DIGIPIN is an additional layer of digital addressing that complements the existing system for more precise and standardised location identification. But as the DIGIPIN ecosystem expands into more sectors and is integrated with more GIS systems, the need for providing a descriptive postal address to service agencies for availing any service may reduce. How is a DIGIPIN generated for a specific location? DIGIPIN is derived from the latitude and longitude of a location, encoded into a 10-character alphanumeric format using predefined symbols. What is the difference between a pincode and a DIGIPIN? A postal pincode identifies a broader area, such as a locality or neighbourhood, whereas a DIGIPIN identifies a specific approximately 4m x 4m location (your home , offices, organisations, etc.), providing much more precision. Can DIGIPIN be useful for rural villages? Yes, DIGIPIN is particularly useful in creating geo-referenced landmarks in rural or underdeveloped areas where traditional addressing systems may not be well-defined.
India Today
29-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
New DIGIPIN platform coming soon to modernise India's address system
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has launched two transformative digital platforms: 'Know Your DIGIPIN' and 'Know Your PIN Code', marking a significant step towards the modernisation of India's addressing system and geospatial platforms were launched in alignment with the National Geospatial Policy 2022, which envisions the development of an advanced geospatial infrastructure to support digital governance and public service YOUR DIGIPIN WEB APPLICATIONThe DIGIPIN (Digital Postal Index Number) is an open-source, interoperable, geocoded, grid-based digital address system developed by the Department of Posts in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and NRSC, ISRO. It is a cornerstone of the Department of Posts' vision to offer Address-as-a-Service (AaaS) — an array of services associated with address data management to support secure and efficient interactions between users, government entities, and private sector 'Know Your DIGIPIN' portal enables users to:Retrieve their DIGIPIN based on precise latitude and longitude coordinates to fetch corresponding DIGIPINs and vice initiative simplifies location mapping, enhances logistics and emergency response, and ensures last-mile delivery, especially in rural and underserved areas. The DIGIPIN system, officially reviewed and adopted by the Thematic Working Group on Address under the National Geospatial Policy 2022, is now available to all Ministries, State Governments, institutions for integration into their workflows, and users for their own DIGIPIN as an additional address attribute enables the leveraging of GIS capabilities, laying the foundation for future GIS-based digitalisation of service delivery across various organisations in a cost-effective manner. DIGIPIN will enhance location accuracy across multiple sectors by providing precise geographic coordinates, ensuring accurate service delivery and reducing emergency response times. A complete repository of the DIGIPIN technical documentation and source code has been made available on GitHub, promoting open collaboration and nationwide adoption.A UNIFIED STEP TOWARDS DIGITAL INDIASpeaking on the occasion, Ms. Vandita Kaul, Secretary, Department of Posts, stated:The launch of these two applications reflects our government's unwavering commitment to digital transformation and precision governance. DIGIPIN, in particular, will redefine how we perceive addresses, ensuring that every citizen, even in the remotest part of the country, is digitally locatable and serviceable. "These applications are a testimony to the Department's continued efforts to modernise infrastructure and meet the evolving expectations of citizens and all other stakeholders'.With this dual launch, the Department of Posts advances its role not just as a postal service provider but as a critical enabler of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for India.
India.com
28-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Govt Launches 2 Digital Platforms To Simplify India's Addressing System- Details Here
New Delhi: In a major push towards modernising India's addressing system, the government on Tuesday rolled out two new digital platforms — 'Know Your DIGIPIN' and 'Know Your PIN Code'. These initiatives aim to make location-based services smarter and more accessible for citizens across the country. These platforms were launched as part of the National Geospatial Policy 2022 and aims to build a modern geospatial system to improve digital governance and make public services easier to access. What is DIGIPIN? The DIGIPIN (Digital Postal Index Number) is a geo-coded, grid-based digital address system that is open-source and interoperable. It was developed by the Department of Posts in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and NRSC, ISRO. It is a cornerstone of the Department of Posts' vision to offer Address-as-a-Service (AaaS) — an array of services associated with address data management to support secure and efficient interactions between users, government entities, and private sector organisations. The 'Know Your DIGIPIN' portal enables users to retrieve their DIGIPIN based on precise geolocation, and input latitude and longitude coordinates to fetch corresponding DIGIPINs and vice versa. This initiative simplifies location mapping, enhances logistics and emergency response, and ensures last-mile delivery, especially in rural and underserved areas. The DIGIPIN system, officially reviewed and adopted by the Thematic Working Group on Address under the National Geospatial Policy 2022, is now available to all Ministries, State Governments, institutions for integration into their workflows, and users for their own use, said the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications. Incorporating DIGIPIN as an additional address attribute enables the leveraging of GIS capabilities, laying the foundation for future GIS-based digitalisation of service delivery across various organisations in a cost-effective manner. DIGIPIN will enhance location accuracy across multiple sectors by providing precise geographic coordinates, ensuring accurate service delivery and reducing emergency response times. The six-digit PIN Code system, introduced in 1972, has served as the backbone of India's postal delivery. However, recognising the need to modernise and refine its geographic accuracy, the Department undertook a national geofencing exercise across all postal jurisdictions to geo-reference all the pin code boundaries of the country. Based on this, the Department of Post has now launched the 'Know Your PIN Code' web application which uses GNSS location features to allow users to identify the correct PIN Code based on the location and submit feedback on PIN Code accuracy for continuous refinement of pin code dataset. The geo-fenced PIN Code boundaries dataset has also been uploaded on Open Government Data Platform under the title 'All India PIN Code Boundary geo-json'. With this dual launch, the Department of Posts advances its role not just as a postal service provider but as a critical enabler of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for India. (With IANS Inputs)
