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News18
21-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Genesys Maps integrates DIGIPIN into 2D, 3D mapping system
Agency: PTI New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) Geospatial technology firm Genesys International Corporation has integrated DIGIPIN, the Department of Posts' digital address system, into its nationwide 2D and 3D mapping systems, the company said on Monday. The postal department has developed the DIGIPIN (Digital Postal Index Number) as an open-source, interoperable, geo-coded, grid-based digital address system in collaboration with IIT-Hyderabad and NRSC, ISRO. The postal department had announced the launch of 'Know Your DIGIPIN' and 'Know Your PIN Code' on May 27 in alignment with the National Geospatial Policy 2022, which envisions the development of an advanced geospatial infrastructure to support digital governance and public service delivery. 'We are building a bridge between mapped locations and real-world service delivery. With DIGIPIN now live on its national 2D maps and 3D Digital Twin pilots underway in key cities, Genesys is enabling the address intelligence layer of India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), complementing Aadhaar for identity and UPI for payments," Genesys Chairman Sajid Malik said in the statement. Genesys works with ministries, smart cities, urban local bodies and digital service providers to collaborate in scaling India's verified address infrastructure, the statement said. PTI PRS PRS BAL BAL Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
18-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Knowledge Nugget: DIGIPIN – What it is and why it matters for your UPSC exam
Take a look at the essential concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here's your knowledge nugget for today. (Relevance: National Geospatial Mission was launched in this year's Union Budget. The government is taking several steps to improve the geospatial sector of India. In this regard, this new initiative becomes important for your UPSC exam.) The Indian government has launched a new digital address system called DIGIPIN, aiming to enable the precise identification of locations throughout the country. DIGIPIN is expected to streamline services such as last-mile delivery for e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart. It could also aid police, ambulance, and fire services in improving their emergency response times, as DIGIPIN claims to offer a level of geographical accuracy that has been lacking in India so far. 1. DIGIPIN is a unique ten-character alphanumeric code that can be generated for any property that is approximately 4 by 4 square meters on Indian land. This means that unique DIGIPINs can be generated for nearly all types of properties including in urban locations and rural areas across different maritime zones. 2. The Department of Posts has developed the underlying technology of DIGIPIN in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad and the National Remote Sensing Centre, which works under the aegis of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). 3. The government has emphasised that DIGIPIN is an open-source, interoperable, and privacy-focused system. Each DIGIPIN is a encoded with the geographic coordinates of that property so it does not store any personal information. 4. The DIGIPIN will not replace the traditional six-digit PIN system. Instead, it is intended to act as an extra layer of precision built on top of existing postal addresses. 5. Along with a digital platform 'Know your DIGIPIN', the Department of Posts also launched 'Know Your PINCODE', in alignment with the National Geospatial Policy 2022. It is a significant step towards the modernisation of India's addressing system and geospatial governance. 'Know Your PIN Code' web application uses GNSS location features to allow users to identify the correct PIN Code based on the location and submit feedback to improve PIN code accuracy. 1. The Postal Index Number (PIN) was introduced on August 15, 1972. The PIN code was meant to ease the process of mail sorting and delivery in a country where different places, often, have the same or similar names, and letters are written in a wide variety of languages. 2. The PIN is made up of six digits. The first number indicates the postal region — Northern, Eastern, Western, Southern; and number 9, which signifies the Army Postal Service. The second number denotes a sub-region, and the third represents the sorting district. The remaining numbers narrow the geography further to the specific post office making the delivery. 3. The person behind the initiative was Shriram Bhikaji Velankar, additional secretary in the Union Ministry of Communications and a senior member of the Posts and Telegraphs Board. 📍In the Union Budget 2025, the government launched the National Geospatial Mission to develop foundational geospatial infrastructure and data. 'Using PM Gati Shakti, this Mission will facilitate modernisation of land records, urban planning, and design of infrastructure projects,' said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman. 📍Under the scheme, Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Central government's new initiative—'NAtional geospatial Knowledge-based land Survey of urban HAbitations' (NAKSHA) in February this year. 📍NAKSHA is a city survey initiative under the existing Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP). It is spearheaded by the Department of Land Resources (DoLR), under the Ministry of Rural Development. The initiative is 100 per cent centrally funded. 📍According to the DoLR, 'The NAKSHA program aims to create a comprehensive and accurate geospatial database for urban land records. By integrating aerial and field surveys with advanced GIS technology, the program enhances efficiency in land governance, streamlines property ownership records, and facilitates urban planning. Accurate geospatial data ensures improved decision-making, efficient land use planning and smoothen and certain property transactions.' 1. In terms of the accuracy of the DIGIPIN, India Post said that it might come down to the device used to capture the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) location. 2. The Global Navigation Satellite System at its core is a constellation of satellites orbiting Earth, continuously beaming down radio signals containing precise time and orbital information. With at least four of these satellites in view, a GNSS receiver (like the one in your smartphone) can triangulate its position through a process called trilateration. 3. For full global coverage, it takes a constellation of approximately 18-30 satellites in specific orbital paths. There are several GNSS networks operated by different nations and unions around the world. The big names in the GNSS game include the US' GPS, Europe's Galileo, Russia's GLONASS, and China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System. Some regional systems like India's NAVIC and Japan's QZSS provide navigation over more localised areas rather than worldwide coverage. 4. India's regional GNSS is the NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) system, which is developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation. NavIC consists of eight satellites providing coverage across India and up to around 1,500 km from its borders. 5. The NavIC satellites provide two types of services – Standard Positioning Service which is for general and commercial use, and Restricted Service which is meant for the defence forces – over the Indian landmass and neighbouring regions. Consider the following statements about PIN: 1. The Postal Index Number (PIN) was introduced on August 15, 1951 to ease the process of mail sorting and delivery in a country. 2. The PIN is made up of six digits, in which the third digit denotes a sub-region. 3. It was the initiative of Shriram Bhikaji Velankar, additional secretary in the Union Ministry of Communications. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 (Source: Explained: History of the PIN code, which turns 50 this Independence Day, How to check your DIGIPIN on your phone?, Explained: NAKSHA scheme, mooted in Union Budget, which will update urban land records,What is GNSS and how does India's NavIC fit in this navigation network?) Subscribe to our UPSC newsletter. Stay updated with the latest UPSC articles by joining our Telegram channel – IndianExpress UPSC Hub, and follow us on Instagram and X. 🚨 Click Here to read the UPSC Essentials magazine for May 2025. Share your views and suggestions in the comment box or at Khushboo Kumari is a Deputy Copy Editor with The Indian Express. She has done her graduation and post-graduation in History from the University of Delhi. At The Indian Express, she writes for the UPSC section. She holds experience in UPSC-related content development. You can contact her via email: ... Read More
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Business Standard
10-06-2025
- Business Standard
India Post launches Digipin: Here's how to check your new digital address
The Department of Posts unveiled a new digital addressing system called Digipin. Developed in partnership with IIT Hyderabad and ISRO's National Remote Sensing Centre, this geospatial innovation aims to provide precise and unique identification of geographic locations, marking a major step in modernising India's postal infrastructure. The system assigns a 10-character alphanumeric code to specific geolocations, offering significantly greater accuracy than the existing six-digit PIN code system, which has been in use since 1972. What is Digipin? Digipin stands for Digital Postal Index Number. Each Digipin corresponds to a 4x4 square metre grid on the Indian landmass, ensuring that every inch of the country is uniquely identified. It is part of a larger national effort to enhance digital governance under the National Geospatial Policy 2022. It is part of a broader push under the National Geospatial Policy 2022 to enable digital-first governance, accurate last-mile delivery, and efficient emergency response systems. Key features: Geo-coded and grid-based: Ensures high precision using satellite-derived coordinates. Open-source and privacy-centric: Encodes only location, with no personal data stored. Nationwide coverage: Applies to urban, rural, remote, and even maritime areas. The Department of Posts, along with its collaborators at IIT Hyderabad and ISRO's NRSC, launched two new platforms to support this initiative: 'Know Your Digipin' and 'Know Your PIN Code'. These tools aim to provide more precise address identification and serve a wide array of use cases, from public service delivery to commercial logistics. 'Know Your Digipin' portal Accessible through India Post's official website, the 'Know Your Digipin' web application allows users to retrieve their Digipin using GPS data or by manually entering latitude and longitude coordinates. It also supports conversion between geo-coordinates and Digipin codes. Users can interact with a map-based interface to locate or verify the code for a specific property. Updated 'Know Your PIN Code' platform This tool enables users to identify the correct six-digit PIN code for their location using GNSS-based data. It also allows users to submit feedback to help improve the accuracy of the national PIN code database. Geo-referenced boundary datasets of PIN codes have also been released publicly via the Open Government Data Platform. How to check your Digipin? Users can check their Digipin following these steps: Visit the India Post website: Go to the 'Know Your Digipin' portal. Allow location access or manually input your coordinates. Your unique 10-character Digipin will be generated instantly. Why shift to Digipin over PIN code? This level of spatial accuracy provided by a Digipin is intended to support services such as logistics, emergency response, and digital governance, particularly in areas with informal or inconsistent addressing. It may also aid last-mile delivery in remote regions. Designed to function as a foundational component of Address-as-a-Service (AaaS), Digipin can be integrated into the operations of government agencies, private organisations, and other institutions. The source code and technical documentation are available on GitHub, supporting transparency and potential collaboration. Check the DIGIPIN of your location: #PostSeVikas #IndiaPost — India Post (@IndiaPostOffice) June 5, 2025 Will Digipin replace the PIN code? The government has clarified that Digipin will not replace the existing PIN code system. Instead, it functions as an additional layer of precision, providing a unique, geo-coded identifier for every physical location. The two systems will coexist, with Digipin enhancing the accuracy and functionality of traditional addressing, especially in use cases that demand high spatial precision. This move also positions the Department of Posts as more than a logistics agency, it is now a critical part of India's Digital Public Infrastructure. Public feedback The Department of Posts has invited citizens, developers, and institutions to use the two portals and participate in improving their accuracy. Both platforms have built-in systems for collecting feedback on usability and data correctness. This participatory approach is meant to ensure the platforms remain relevant and responsive to real-world conditions.
The Hindu
07-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Department of Posts seeks stakeholders' participation to improve Digipin
The Department of Posts has sought the participation of various stakeholders, including citizens, developers, and institutions, for refining its GPS-based address locator service Digipin (Digital Postal Index Number), according to an official statement. The department had announced the launch of 'Know Your Digipin' and 'Know Your Pin Code' on May 27 in alignment with the National Geospatial Policy 2022, which envisions the development of an advanced geospatial infrastructure to support digital governance and public service delivery. "The Department of Posts encourages citizens, developers, institutions, and other stakeholders to explore both portals and actively contribute to their refinement," the statement had said. The department has developed the Digipin as an open-source, interoperable, geo-coded, grid-based digital address system 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 statement said. The DIGIPIN initiative aims to simplify location mapping, enhances logistics and emergency response, and ensures last-mile delivery, especially in rural and underserved areas. Through "Know Your Pin Code" service, the Department of Post aims to modernise and refine its geographic accuracy of the six-digit PIN Code system that was introduced in 1972, which has been serving as the backbone of India's postal delivery. Both platforms are available on India Post's official website and include built-in options for submitting feedback on data accuracy and system usability. "This participatory approach will help continuously improve the quality and reliability of digital addressing across India, and ensure the solutions remain responsive to local realities," the statement said.
India Today
05-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
What is DIGIPIN? India's new digital address system explained
The Department of Posts has unveiled a novel digital addressing system called DIGIPIN. This new system, developed in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), ISRO, is set to revolutionise how locations are identified across the IS DIGIPIN?DIGIPIN stands for Digital Postal Index Number. It's a unique 10-digit code that precisely indicates the location of a property, contrasting with traditional PIN codes that cover larger areas. This initiative aims to enhance service delivery, particularly in remote and underserved areas, by providing accurate geographic coordinates essential for various DIGIPIN WORKSIndia has been divided into small square grids and every grid is given a unique code based on latitude and longitude. So your DIGIPIN is a digital address tied directly to your home's location on the map. According to a press release from the Ministry of Communications dated May 27, 2025, DIGIPIN is an open-source, interoperable, geo-coded, grid-based digital address system. "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," mentioned the press IS DIGIPIN USEFUL?This service aims to support secure and efficient interactions between users, government entities, and private sector incorporating GIS capabilities, DIGIPIN lays the groundwork for future GIS-based digitalisation of service delivery, ensuring that accurate location data can be utilised across multiple sectors in a cost-effective this method removes the confusion caused by similar-sounding addresses and improves accuracy for all kinds of by offering precise geographic coordinates, DIGIPIN is likely to enhance logistics and emergency response services. This system ensures last-mile delivery and is particularly beneficial in rural and underserved AND ACCESSIBILITYThe DIGIPIN system has been officially reviewed and adopted by the Thematic Working Group on Address under the National Geospatial Policy 2022. The system is now available for integration into the workflows of various ministries, state governments, and can access the 'Know Your DIGIPIN' platform at and get their 10-character digital address the complete repository of DIGIPIN's technical documentation and source code is available on GitHub, promoting open collaboration and nationwide adoption.
