Overview

• The publicly accessible beta assigns each 4m×4m location in India a unique alphanumeric code using geohashing.
• Users can generate codes offline on smartphones without embedding any personal data to preserve privacy.
• A consortium led by IIT Hyderabad, India Post and ISRO’s National Remote Sensing Centre is exploring a self-financing model under the National Geospatial Policy.
• Private-sector apps have begun integrating DIGIPIN’s open-source libraries for enhanced routing and mapping services.
• User feedback on geocoding accuracy and interoperability is being collected to inform iterative refinements ahead of full deployment.