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With Address Aadhaar DIGIPIN, the government aims to map homes with their exact coordinates and reduce logistical losses arising from wrong addresses
With the Aadhaar unique identification system, the government has been able to streamline financial inclusion, improve welfare efficiency and reduce corruption. While Aadhaar is for individuals, the government is now working to introduce a similar system for all homes in the country. Let us take a look at what is Address Aadhaar and DIGIPIN, its benefits and how to get one for your home.
What is Address Aadhaar DIGIPIN Digital ID for homes ?
Similar to the 12-digit Aadhaar number, the government will be assigning a unique 10-character code for every home in the country. This 10-character code will be alphanumeric, something similar to that we see in a PAN card. This 10-character Address Aadhaar will be called DIGIPIN. It will provide accurate geographic coordinates of a home, which in turn will ensure easier identification of properties.
Key benefits of Address Aadhaar DIGIPIN
Address Aadhaar DIGIPIN digital ID for homes has relevance across all regions of the country. One of the key benefits will be a significant reduction in logistical costs. Due to incomplete or ambiguous addresses, there is a higher incidence of delays in delivery and wrong deliveries. This problem can be seen across both B2B and B2C logistics services.
It is estimated that around $10–14 billion is lost every year due to wrong addresses. This wrong address problem is quite complex in India due to rampant unauthorized construction. Things like urban planning, tax collection and e-commerce deliveries will become a lot more seamless with the Address Aadhaar DIGIPIN.
Address Aadhaar DIGIPIN will also be immensely useful for homes located in rural, remote and hilly areas. When the locations and addresses are digitized, it will become easier to plan new schemes and get them to people in the fastest possible times. Providing help in remote, hilly areas in times of crisis such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, etc., will also become easier with Address Aadhaar DIGIPIN.
The government is also looking to frame rules that will ensure privacy of address data. As of now, addresses of people can be easily misused. The Address Aadhaar DIGIPIN system will have provision to seek user consent before any data can be stored or shared.
How to get Address Aadhaar DIGIPIN for your home?
The Address Aadhaar DIGIPIN digital ID system is currently in the planning phase. A rollout is expected by the end of 2025. It is expected that the Address Aadhaar DIGIPIN system will be built by the Department of Posts. This organization has the largest presence in the country, covering even the most remote regions. It is likely that the Address Aadhaar DIGIPIN will be generated after your property is linked to your personal Aadhaar number.
While the Department of Posts could be involved, it is possible that individuals can themselves get the Address Aadhaar DIGIPIN for their homes. The government could launch a new website or app, allowing users to accurately identify and store the coordinates of their homes. After Aadhaar verification via linked mobile number, the unique Address Aadhaar DIGIPIN could be generated. However, the exact process the government will use has not been announced.
