India Launches DIGIPIN: A Digital Addressing System for Precise Location Identification
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative Name | DIGIPIN (Digital PIN) |
| Developed By | India Post, in collaboration with NRSC (ISRO) and IIT Hyderabad |
| Purpose | Unique alphanumeric code for 4×4 meter grid locations across India |
| Key Features | - Grid-based, geo-coded, open-source, privacy-focused, infrastructure-free |
| Accuracy | Within a few meters, based on GNSS/GPS device precision |
| Applications | - E-commerce logistics, emergency services, urban planning, etc. |
| How to Access | Via official portal: https://dac.indiapost.gov.in/mydigipin/home |
