The Department of Posts (DoP) has released a comprehensive policy document outlining the framework for DHRUVA, a national-level Digital Address Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
About DHRUVA
- DHRUVA is a DPI being developed by DoP to provide a unique digital address for every home in India.
- It creates a secure digital environment through which users can share accurate address information by leveraging a geo-coded framework.
- Aim: To recognize address information management as a foundational public infrastructure vital for effective governance, inclusive service delivery, and enhanced user experience.
- Consists of 2 key Layers:
- Digital Postal Index Number (DIGIPIN): It is a 10- digit alpha-numeric code representing geographic coordinates (latitude-longitude), developed by creating uniform approximately 4x4 meter grids on India’s territory.
- DIGIPIN uniquely identifies locations using geospatial data.
- Digital Address Layer: It is a user-centric, consent-based system built on DIGIPIN, allowing users to create customized labels to represent their DIGIPIN and descriptive addresses.
- Digital Postal Index Number (DIGIPIN): It is a 10- digit alpha-numeric code representing geographic coordinates (latitude-longitude), developed by creating uniform approximately 4x4 meter grids on India’s territory.
- Key Features: Privacy & Security; Interoperability and Openness; Scalability; Transparency & Accountability; Innovation Friendly etc.
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