Context: 

The Department of Posts has introduced two new digital platforms — ‘Know Your DIGIPIN’ and ‘Know Your PIN Code’ — aimed at modernizing India’s addressing and geospatial systems in alignment with the National Geospatial Policy 2022.

DIGIPIN Portal

Ministry Involved:
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications

Objective:
To enhance digital address accuracy through geo-coded grids, thereby improving last-mile service delivery across the country.

Developed In Collaboration With:
IIT Hyderabad and the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), ISRO

Key Features:

• Geo-Coded Addressing:
  Each DIGIPIN is mapped to a specific latitude-longitude grid, enabling precise and high-resolution location identification.
• Address-as-a-Service (AaaS):
  Provides standardized, secure, and easily accessible address solutions for government entities, private organizations, and individual users.
• Open-Source Platform:
  Technical documentation and source code are available on GitHub, encouraging innovation and broader public engagement.
• GIS Integration:
  Seamlessly incorporates Geographic Information System (GIS) capabilities to support logistics, disaster management, and e-governance initiatives.
• Inclusivity:
  Promotes digital inclusion by offering consistent address identifiers, especially benefiting rural and remote regions.

PIN Code Portal

Ministry Involved:
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications

Objective:
To modernize India’s traditional six-digit PIN Code system using geospatial technology and GNSS-based mapping.

Key Features:

• Geo-Fencing of PIN Codes:
  Digitally defines and maps the boundaries of over 1.5 lakh PIN Codes, significantly enhancing location accuracy.
• Location-Based PIN Retrieval:
  Allows users to determine the correct PIN Code through real-time GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) data.
• Public Feedback Mechanism:
  Empowers citizens to contribute suggestions, helping to refine and update the PIN Code database continuously.
• Open Data Access:
  Geo-referenced PIN Code data is made publicly available through the Open Government Data (OGD) Platform.
• Support for Delivery and Services:
  Improves efficiency in e-commerce, emergency response, and postal logistics by providing precise regional mapping.

Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB)