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Discussion on Beta version of DIGIPIN

Discussion on Beta version of DIGIPIN
Start Date :
Jul 31, 2024
Last Date :
Sep 22, 2024
23:45 PM IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)
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The Department of Posts is advancing an initiative to establish a standardized, geo-coded addressing system in India, for ensuring simplified addressing solutions for ...

The Department of Posts is advancing an initiative to establish a standardized, geo-coded addressing system in India, for ensuring simplified addressing solutions for citizen-centric delivery of public and private services. In this regard, the Department had collaborated with IIT Hyderabad for developing a National Addressing Grid, named as Digital Postal Index Number (DIGIPIN). This system will act as a strong and robust pillar of Geospatial Governance, leading to enhancements in public service delivery, faster emergency response and a significant boost to logistics efficiency.

The DIGIPIN layer will act as the addressing reference system which can be used for logically locating addresses with directional properties built into it due to the logical naming pattern followed in its construction.

The DIGIPIN is proposed to be fully available in the public domain and can be easily accessed by everyone. The DIGIPIN Grid system being an addressing referencing system, can be used as the base layer for other ecosystems, including various service providers and utilities, where addressing is one of the processes in the workflow.

This system will act as a strong and robust pillar of Geospatial Governance, leading to enhancements in public service delivery, faster emergency response and a significant boost to logistics efficiency.

The advent of DIGIPIN will mark a revolutionary step in India’s journey towards digital transformation by bridging the crucial gap between physical locations and their digital representation.

The Department has released a beta version of National Addressing Grid ‘DIGIPIN’ on 19.07.2024 for public feedback, the details of which may be accessed through the India Post website: https://www.indiapost.gov.in/vas/Pages/digipin.aspx

The Department of Post in collaboration with MyGov cordially invites you to explore the beta platform and provide constructive feedback, which will help in fine tuning the specifications of the DIGIPIN.

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MANOJ JENA 11 months 3 weeks ago

A digi pin typically refers to a pin code used for completing transactions or making payments online. It is a security feature that helps protect sensitive information and prevents unauthorized access.

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KHUSWINDER MANKOO 11 months 3 weeks ago

As of my knowledge cutoff in October 2023, there wasn't publicly available information about a specific initiative named "DIGIPIN" by India Post. However, considering the rapid advancements in digital infrastructure and the necessity for improved postal services in India, it's plausible that such a project could be in development or beta testing stages. This discussion will explore the potential facets of a DIGIPIN system, its objectives, benefits, challenges, and broader implications based on general trends and existing digital addressing initiatives worldwide.1. Understanding DIGIPINAssuming "DIGIPIN" stands for Digital Postal Index Number, the initiative likely aims to enhance or replace the traditional six-digit PIN code system introduced in India in 1972. The traditional system, while effective for its time, faces challenges in today's context, such as:Ambiguity in Densely Populated Areas: Similar PIN codes for densely populated regions can lead to delivery errors.E-commerce Growt

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Rakesh gupta 11 months 3 weeks ago

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we need balance in life with stability and Change

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....Change Maker Rakesh Gupta...

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Andaluri Srinivas 11 months 3 weeks ago

Provision Linking UID , so DIGIPIN gets updated with UIDAI. Means if law permis , Aadhaar address could be tagged as per DIGIPIN