CONTEXT

• Traditional PIN codes in India often lack geographical precision, especially in rural or unstructured areas.
• The need for accurate digital location identifiers is growing with the expansion of e-commerce, emergency services, and digital governance.
• In response, the Government of India launched DIGIPIN in 2025 under the Department of Posts to enhance address accuracy and service efficiency.

CONCEPT

• DIGIPIN stands for Digital Personal Identification Number.
• It is a ten-character alphanumeric code representing a 4×4 meter square on Indian land, including urban, rural, forest, and maritime zones.
• Developed by:
  • India Post
  • IIT Hyderabad
  • National Remote Sensing Centre (ISRO)
• Key Features:
  • Geo-coded & grid-based digital address system.
  • Open-source, interoperable, and privacy-focused (doesn’t store personal data).
  • Each DIGIPIN is linked to geographic coordinates, not names or property details.
  • Complementary to existing 6-digit PIN codes, not a replacement.

CURRENT

Aims to improve:

• • Last-mile delivery for logistics and e-commerce.
  • Response times for police, ambulance, and fire services.
  • Government service delivery in remote or informal areas.
• Helps citizens in areas without formal addresses by creating precise, usable location identities.
• Enables navigation and communication with accurate geolocation inputs for public and private sectors.

Utility for Governance & Services

• Enhances digital infrastructure and data-driven planning.
• Supports postal reform, rural inclusion, and smart governance.