Centre Launches Geo-Coded Address System Under ‘Dhruva’ Policy
The centre has introduced the ‘Dhruva’ Policy, a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming how addresses are structured and managed across the country. At the heart of this policy is a geo-coded grid system that assigns unique codes called DIGIPINs to every location within a 4×4 metre area, promising enhanced location accuracy and more efficient service delivery.
The policy introduces a new ‘Digital Address’ layer, allowing individuals and institutions to generate personalized address labels. By combining the DIGIPIN with traditional descriptors like house numbers and street names, users can create precise, easy-to-share digital addresses. This innovation is expected to simplify navigation, streamline logistics, and strengthen digital infrastructure.
Designed with a federated and interoperable framework, the initiative enables every physical location in India to be digitally mapped and identified. This is expected to bolster service delivery in sectors such as postal services, telecommunications, and broadband-particularly in remote and underserved regions.
Notably, the Dhruva Policy is built entirely on indigenous technology. Its open-source architecture supports domestic innovation and aligns with the government’s vision of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat. Officials believe that the system will help reduce delivery costs, improve resource planning, and promote digital inclusion by making public services more accessible and responsive.
The initiative is currently at the proof-of-concept stage. A draft policy document has been circulated for stakeholder consultation to gather feedback and refine the framework.
Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, shared the information in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.
