News Excerpt:
The Department of Posts, in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad, has launched a beta version of the National Addressing Grid, branded as the Digital Postal Index Number (DIGIPIN), for public feedback.
About DIGIPIN:
- The DIGIPIN system is part of a broader effort to establish a standardized, nationwide geo-coded addressing system.
- The DIGIPIN system will use 16 alphanumeric symbols (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, G, J, K, L, M, P, W, X) to create a national grid.
- India will be divided into 16 regions, including the maritime Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
- Each region will be labeled with digits 2-9, with the 'level 1' grid lines avoiding cities with large populations.
- The DIGIPIN is planned to be completely accessible to the public and can be easily reached by anyone.
Significance of DIGIPIN:
- This grid system, as an addressing referencing tool, can serve as a foundational layer for other ecosystems, including various service providers and utilities where addressing is part of the workflow.
- It is designed to enhance geospatial governance, improve public service delivery, expedite emergency response, and increase logistics efficiency.
