Q. What is the primary objective of the Digital Postal Index Number (DIGIPIN), recently mentioned in news?
Answer:
To establish a standardized, geo-coded addressing system in India
Notes: The Department of Posts launched the beta version of DIGIPIN, a geo-coded addressing system developed with IIT Hyderabad. DIGIPIN aims to simplify addressing for public and private services by creating and sensing geo-locations of addresses. This system will enhance public service delivery, emergency response, and logistics efficiency. It will serve as a robust pillar of Geospatial Governance and can be used as a base layer for various ecosystems requiring accurate addressing.