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Following Aadhaar (digital ID) and UPI (digital payments), the Indian government plans to introduce a ‘digital address’ as part of the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The core idea is to designate \u201caddress information management\u201d as a form of \u201ccore public infrastructure,\u201d which is currently not regulated despite growing digitisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indian Government Plans To Introduce a \u2018Digital Address\u2019 as Part of the DPI Framework<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initiative has two main goals: establishing secure, consent-based protocols for sharing addresses<\/a> between public and private digital platforms, and enabling fast, targeted last-mile delivery of government services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The effort is being led by the Department of Posts and monitored closely by the Prime Minister\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A draft framework for ‘digital address’ that includes \u201caddressing standards\u201d is expected to be released for public consultation within a week and finalized by the end of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A legislative proposal may also be introduced during the winter session of Parliament to create a digital address-DPI authority or implementation mechanism with regulatory oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The move was prompted by multiple factors, primarily the widespread collection and usage of citizens\u2019 address data by e-commerce and delivery services without user consent or awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government seeks to introduce protocols that ensure secure, consent-based usage of address data, including for sharing with government agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another major driver is the inefficiency and inconsistency in India\u2019s current address system, which often relies on vague descriptions and landmarks, making it unsuitable for digital services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Incomplete or Inaccurate Addresses Cause Economic Losses of $10\u201314 Billion Annually<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies conducted for the government estimate that such incomplete or inaccurate addresses result in economic losses of $10\u201314 billion annually, equivalent to around 0.5% of India\u2019s GDP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response, the government formed a Thematic Working Group on addresses under the National Geospatial Policy in December 2023 to develop standardized address formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The revised Post Office Act of 2023 authorizes the government to define address standards, postcode usage, and related protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2024, a sectoral Group of Secretaries identified the Digital Postal Index Number (DIGIPIN) as a key component in reforming public service delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike conventional postal addresses based on locality, street, and house number, DIGIPIN uses a 10-character alphanumeric geospatial code based on a location\u2019s exact coordinates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIGIPIN is intended to offer \u201cprecise location-based identification, especially in areas with unstructured or changing addresses,\u201d such as rural regions, forests, and informal settlements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Following Aadhaar (digital ID) and UPI (digital payments), the Indian government plans to introduce a ‘digital address’ as part of the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) framework. The core idea is to designate \u201caddress information management\u201d as a form of \u201ccore public infrastructure,\u201d which is currently not regulated despite growing digitisation. 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