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DHRUVA Policy and DIGIPIN: India’s Digital Address System

31 May 20251 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESDHRUVA Policyand DIGIPIN:India’s DigitalAddress System31 May 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Department of Posts is rolling out a geo-coded national addressing system, with DIGIPIN and the DHRUVA policy as milestones.

Key facts

ElementFull formWhat it does
DIGIPINDigital Postal Index NumberGeo-coded address code; aids emergency response and logistics
DHRUVADigital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual AddressPolicy framework for Digital Address DPI
  • DHRUVA rests on standardisation, interoperability and geocoding.
  • Address-as-a-Service (AaaS) manages and shares address data securely, with user autonomy and consent-based sharing.

Policy objectives

  • Treat address data as public infrastructure, improve service delivery and encourage public-private collaboration.

Exam angle

  • Implementing body: Department of Posts.

Test yourself

1. Which department is implementing India's national geo-coded addressing system with DIGIPIN and DHRUVA?

The Department of Posts is implementing it.

2. What does the 'D' stand for at the start of DIGIPIN in the DHRUVA addressing initiative?

DIGIPIN is the Digital Postal Index Number.

3. Which concept under DHRUVA manages and shares address data securely using user consent?

Address-as-a-Service (AaaS) handles secure, consent-based address sharing.

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