India Launches DIGIPIN: A Digital Addressing System for Precise Location Identification
Category | Details |
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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 |