In a fast-growing country like India, it is very important to have the correct and accurate address of your home or office. So that facilities like postal delivery, parcels, emergency services and online e-commerce can run properly and smoothly, as the address is very important in all services.

This is where Digipin comes in – a new and amazing system that makes your address digital and accurate. This system is powered by new geolocation-based technologies, and launched by the Government of India, Digipin aims to replace the old and often inaccurate PIN code system with a smart, fast and digital one.

What is Digipin?

DigiPin is a digital PIN code designed to assign a unique alphanumeric code to every home, shop, office, or area in the country. Unlike the old PIN codes that covered large postal areas, DigiPin is exactly the opposite, where even the smallest places get a digital PIN code, making it easier to pinpoint the exact location. This means every location gets its own PIN.

It is just like Aadhaar, where Aadhaar identifies individuals, DigiPin identifies addresses.

Use Cases:

• Fast and error-free courier deliveries
• Better address mapping in urban & rural areas
• Digital KYC and e-commerce verification
• Easy service access (like LPG delivery, ambulance, etc.)

Why is Digipin Needed?

The current PIN code system used in India was introduced in 1972 and was a game-changer for its time. However, with population growth, urbanisation, and increasing digital needs, it is no longer as accurate. A new system was needed to replace it and make addresses more accurate.

Let’s find out why Digi PIN is important:

• The old PIN system is an outdated system that covers a very large area, making it very inaccurate and difficult to find a single address
• It is tough to find a specific address with just the PIN code if the correct address is not written, leading to delivery errors.
• Digital India needs digital addresses: For real-time services, accurate location is a must.

With DigiPIN, every home or office gets a unique digital code, making address finding easier and more accurate, further improving services.

Top Features of Digital Pin or Dg Pin

1. Geo-accuracy: Digipin is created based on the latitude and longitude of a place. This gives us the exact address.
2. Unique ID for each property: Each house, apartment, shop, or even a small place gets its own digital code.
3. Easy to use: Indians can search their digital address, copy, and send it just like a phone number or email ID.
4. Digital First: It easily supports apps, websites, e-commerce, banking, and government platforms.
5. Secure and Verifiable: It is a feature introduced by the Indian government, so no one can misuse it, and it is secure too.

How Does Digipin Work?

Digipin combines satellite-based maps (like GPS), government land records, and location APIs to give a unique alphanumeric code or address for each location.

Let’s simplify it a bit, how it works:

1. The user’s current location is captured using GPS or taken manually by the user.
2. Once the location is found by GPS, the backend system fetches the latitude and longitude.
3. The coordinates are mapped to the national grid.
4. A Digipin is generated based on all the data, a unique alphanumeric code.
5. The user can then access, share, or use this Digipin as their address.