Synopsis: India takes a major digital leap by launching two platforms — Know Your DIGIPIN and Know Your PIN Code — to revolutionize its addressing system. The new tools aim to enhance delivery accuracy, location tracking, and digital governance.
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In a landmark step to digitize and modernize the country's addressing system, the Government of India has launched two innovative platforms — ‘Know Your DIGIPIN’ and ‘Know Your PIN Code’. These initiatives are part of the broader vision under the National Geospatial Policy 2022, aiming to create a more precise, accessible, and intelligent address management system.
What Is DIGIPIN?
The Digital Postal Index Number (DIGIPIN) is a next-gen geo-coded, grid-based digital address system developed by the Department of Posts, in partnership with IIT Hyderabad and NRSC-ISRO. This open-source and interoperable model is built to improve geolocation accuracy, particularly in underserved rural areas, and simplify logistics, governance, and emergency services.
The DIGIPIN system enables:
- Exact address retrieval based on latitude and longitude
- Last-mile service delivery
- Efficient response during emergencies
- Support for Address-as-a-Service (AaaS) across public and private sectors
Through the ‘Know Your DIGIPIN’ portal, citizens can easily input GPS coordinates to find their digital address and vice versa. The goal is to allow seamless integration of DIGIPIN into various state, central, and private workflows.
Upgraded PIN Code Functionality
Complementing this initiative is the revamped ‘Know Your PIN Code’ platform. Built using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) data, the application lets users find accurate PIN codes based on current location, making delivery services smarter and feedback-driven.
In preparation for this, the Department of Posts conducted a nationwide geo-fencing operation, mapping all postal jurisdictions to create a more accurate PIN code boundary dataset. This dataset has been made available on the Open Government Data Platform under the title "All India PIN Code Boundary geo-json" for public access and integration.
These dual platforms reflect India's growing ambition to transition from legacy systems to a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) model, streamlining everything from logistics and emergency response to e-governance and citizen services.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. The tools and platforms mentioned are officially launched by the Government of India, and users are advised to refer to the respective portals for the most accurate and updated information.
