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India Today
6 days ago
- 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.
Mint
6 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Will DIGIPIN replace PIN codes? India's new digital address system explained- how it works and all you need to know
The Department of Posts has introduced DIGIPIN, a digital addressing system designed to provide accurate location identification. It was developed in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and the National Remote Sensing Centre of ISRO. DIGIPIN, or Digital Postal Index Number, is a unique 10-digit code that shows the exact location of a property, unlike PIN codes, which cover large areas. This number is an open-source, interoperable, geo-coded, grid-based digital address system. DIGIPIN system divides India into nearly 4m x 4m grids, assigning each grid a distinct 10-character alphanumeric code derived from its latitude and longitude coordinates. DIGIPIN aligns with the vision of the Department of Posts to provide Address-as-a-Service (AaaS), which is a range of services related to address data management to support users, government entities, and private sector organisations, according to an official release on May 27, 2025. To acquire a DIGIPIN, users must visit the 'Know Your DIGIPIN' portal at and locate their residence, and create the code. To accurately determine DIGIPIN, users will require a device with a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) facility to find their exact location as per latitude and longitude. This is converted into a DIGIPIN code. The Department of Post is developing an application for users to access DIGIPIN. Additionally, the programming code for DIGIPIN will be shared in the public domain for fetching and decoding the DIGIPIN. Unlike a traditional postal code or PIN code, which identifies broader areas, a DIGIPIN points to a specific 4m x 4m location. This ensures accurate geolocation, location, according to the Department of Posts. No. According to the Department of Posts, DIGIPIN will not replace traditional addresses; rather, it will provide an extra digital layer of precision without replacing existing postal addresses. DIGIPIN only requires the latitude and longitude of the location, and no personal data is associated with it. The code solely represents a location, and no individual's information is recorded.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Focus on waste audit, segregation and management in 100-day municipal action plan
Waste audit of assessing the quantity and types of waste generated in a specific area, waste segregation and sustainable waste management practices will be the main focus of the 100-day action plan initiated by the government for improving conditions in Urban Local Bodies (ULBs, apart from the GHMC) across the State on the Telangana State Formation Day from June 2. The plan cleared by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, who also holds the municipal administration and urban development department, includes identifying gaps in segregation, reducing waste reduction, recycling and better disposal practices. The audit will be to assess waste composition, identify gaps in segregation at every major source like a school, market, commercial area etc., informed top officials. It is to help in recommending strategies for waste reduction, recycling, and better disposal practices. Householders will also be encouraged to separate wet and dry waste at the source itself with separate bins. Local bodies have been directed to promote composting of organic waste to reduce landfill problem burden and also generate compost at the household/community level. Composting units will be set up in schools to process organic waste like food and garden waste, they said. Sanitary workers at all levels will be profiled to ensure they get their dues, including ESI/PF benefits, even as health camps will be held. The action plan also involves fixing iron mesh over open drains to prevent the entry of solid waste – a major issue of municipalities - reduce blockages and enhance cleanliness. Desiltation of storm water drains, removal of debris to prevent water logging is also on cards. Apart from reworking the street vending units and testing for food quality, street food festivals are to be conducted. The ULBs have been told to promote urban greenery and beautification efforts like development of at least one traffic junction and a park. The 'Bhuvan' survey for identification of unassessed and under assessed properties to bring them in tax net is being revived as part of the drive in association with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC). Identifying commercial and mixed properties lacking trade licences and collecting fee, door-to-door survey of all water supply house service connections for ward wise enumeration, and so on are among the activities earmarked during this period, they added.
