New Delhi, June 5 -- The Department of Posts has introduced DIGIPIN, a digital addressing system designed to provide accurate location identification. It was developed in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and the National Remote Sensing Centre of ISRO.

DIGIPIN, or Digital Postal Index Number, is a unique 10-digit code that shows the exact location of a property, unlike PIN codes, which cover large areas. This number is an open-source, interoperable, geo-coded, grid-based digital address system. DIGIPIN system divides India into nearly 4m x 4m grids, assigning each grid a distinct 10-character alphanumeric code derived from its latitude and longitude coordinates.​​

DIGIPIN aligns with the vision of the Department of Posts to p...