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DIGIPIN: A Revolutionary Addressing System for a Digital India by Department of Posts

August 5, 2024 (Monday), New Delhi: The Department of Posts (DoP) is transforming the way India addresses its locations with the launch of a standardized, geo-coded addressing system called Digital Postal Index Number (DIGIPIN). This initiative, developed in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad, promises to simplify delivery of public and private services across the nation.

Transforming citizen services with efficiency and seamlessness, DIGIPIN goes beyond traditional addresses. It acts as a logical addressing reference system, offering several advantages:

• Faster Emergency Response: With in-built directional properties, emergency services can locate individuals more efficiently in times of need.
• Enhanced Public Service Delivery: Streamlined addressing will boost the delivery of government services and citizen-centric initiatives.
• Logistics Revolution: DIGIPIN will significantly improve logistics efficiency, benefiting businesses and e-commerce.
• Stronger Geospatial Governance: This system lays a strong foundation for geospatial governance, fostering better spatial data management.
• Bridging the Digital Divide: DIGIPIN bridges the gap between physical locations and their digital representation, accelerating India’s digital transformation journey.

The DoP has released a beta version of DIGIPIN on their website for public feedback. This is an opportunity for everyone to explore the platform and provide valuable suggestions.

DIGIPIN Technical Document: https://www.indiapost.gov.in/Navigation_Documents/Static_Navigation/DIGIPIN%20Technical%20Document%20Final%20English.pdf

The DoP encourages everyone to participate in fine-tuning DIGIPIN. You can submit your constructive feedback via email to digipin@indiapost.gov.in by September 22nd, 2024.