Department of Posts releases DHRUVA policy for a digital address DPI
The Department of Posts released DHRUVA (Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address), a policy framework for a national Digital Address Digital Public Infrastructure, on 30 May 2025.
Summary
The Department of Posts released a policy document titled DHRUVA – Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address – on 30 May 2025, laying out a framework for a national Digital Address Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). It builds on DIGIPIN, the Digital Postal Index Number national addressing grid. DHRUVA envisions a standardised, interoperable and geocoded digital addressing system supporting secure, consent-based sharing of address information, with Address-as-a-Service (AaaS) at its core.
Key facts
- Released by
- Department of Posts, 30 May 2025
- DHRUVA
- Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address
- Purpose
- Framework for national Digital Address DPI
- Builds on
- DIGIPIN – national addressing grid
- Core concept
- Address-as-a-Service (AaaS)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which department released the DHRUVA policy document for a Digital Address DPI on 30 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Department of Posts
The Ministry of Communications said the Department of Posts released DHRUVA.
What concept lies at the core of the DHRUVA digital addressing policy?
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Correct answer: D — Address-as-a-Service (AaaS)
The release says Address-as-a-Service (AaaS) is at the core of DHRUVA.