The Department of Posts has released the "DHRUVA Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address" policy document, outlining a framework for a national Digital Address Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Building upon the Digital Postal Index Number (DIGIPIN) initiative, DHRUVA envisions a standardized, interoperable, and geocoded digital addressing system to facilitate secure and efficient address information sharing. The policy promotes "Address-as-a-Service" (AaaS) to support interactions between users, government entities, and the private sector. It aims to establish address information management as a foundational public infrastructure, fostering collaboration and innovation across sectors like governance, e-commerce, and logistics. Stakeholders are invited to review the policy and provide feedback by July 31, 2025.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Communications: The government ministry that released the policy document.
DHRUVA Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address: Title of the policy document released by the Ministry of Communications.
Digital Address Digital Public Infrastructure DPI: A national Digital Address framework outlined in the DHRUVA policy.
Department of Posts: The department advancing the initiative to establish a standardized, geocoded addressing system in India.
India: The country where the addressing system is being established.
Digital Postal Index Number DIGIPIN: The National Addressing Grid system launched by the Department of Posts.
National Addressing Grid: Synonymous with the Digital Postal Index Number DIGIPIN system.
Geospatial Governance: The broader governance framework that the DIGIPIN system supports.
Addressas aService AaaS: The array of services associated with address data management.
SamratAllen: Name associated with the release ID of the policy document.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - indicates the source/location of the press release.
30 MAY 2025: Date of the policy document release.
31.07.2025: Deadline for providing feedback on the DHRUVA policy document.
Ministry of Communications
Release of Policy document of DHRUVA (Digital Hub
for Reference and Unique Virtual Address) - The
Digital Address DPI
Posted On: 30 MAY 2025 7:08PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Posts is advancing a transformative initiative to establish a standardized, geo-coded
addressing system in India, aimed at simplifying address solutions for citizen-centric delivery of public and
private services.
The launch of Digital Postal Index Number (DIGIPIN) - the National Addressing Grid, in this regard marked
a significant milestone in this journey. The DIGIPIN system serves as a strong and robust pillar of Geospatial
Governance, enabling enhancements in public service delivery, emergency response, and logistics efficiency.
It allows for logical location of addresses through a naming pattern with directional properties and is designed
to be freely accessible in the public domain.
Building on this foundational work, the Department has now released a comprehensive policy document titled
DHRUVA (Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address). This policy lays out the framework for a
national Digital Address Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
The DHRUVA envisions a standardized, interoperable, and geocoded digital addressing system that supports
secure, consent-based, and seamless sharing of address information. At its core is the concept of Address-as-
a-Service (AaaS) — the array of services associated with address data management to support secure and
efficient interactions between users, government entities, and private sector organizations.
The initiative aims to recognize address information management as a foundational public
infrastructure—vital for effective governance, inclusive service delivery, and enhanced user experience. It
seeks to build a robust address data sharing and management ecosystem that ensures smooth integration
across both public and private sectors. By giving users meaningful control over their address data, the policy
promotes user autonomy, drives innovation, and supports ease of living.
Furthermore, DHRUVA seeks to foster a collaborative ecosystem in which public and private stakeholders
co-create user-centric solutions built on a secure and trusted digital foundation. It aims to catalyze innovation
across key sectors—such as governance, e-commerce, logistics, and financial inclusion—through broad-based
adoption by ministries, state governments, and other stakeholders.
The Department invites all stakeholders to review the policy document and share their feedback. Constructive
suggestions will be instrumental in refining the framework and ensuring that it remains inclusive, practical,
and aligned with the evolving needs of citizens and service providers alike. The policy document is available
at: https://www.indiapost.gov.in/vas/Pages/digipin.aspx
Feedback on the DHRUVA policy document may be sent to digipin@indiapost.gov.in by 31.07.2025.
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