India’s Ministry of Posts Embarks on Geocoded Addressing SystemIndia’s Ministry of Posts Embarks on Geocoded Addressing System To bolster logistics efficiency and enhance public services, India’s Ministry of Posts is implementing a geocoded, standardized addressing system. Benefits of the New System This initiative aims to: * Improve emergency response times * Enhance public service delivery * Increase logistics effectiveness * Support geospatial governance Collaboration and Partnerships The Ministry of Communications has outlined a 100-day action plan to implement the system, including: * Proof of concept testing in various locations * Partnership with the National Institute of Urban Affairs for knowledge support * Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ISRO’s National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) for technical assistance Goals of Collaboration These collaborations aim to provide accurate mapping and addressing solutions through advanced technologies. Additional Initiatives Alongside the geocoded addressing system, the Department of Posts has initiated the Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra scheme to support small-scale exporters. This scheme offers assistance with: * Documentation * Market data * Barcode label printing * Paperless customs clearance Future Plans The ministry aims to register 3,000 new exporters on the Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra portal within 100 days. The Department of Posts is committed to enhancing accessibility, efficiency, and socio-economic development through these initiatives.
In India, the Ministry of Posts is aiming to implement a geocoded, standardized addressing system.
The goals behind this new initiative are to improve the effectiveness of logistics and streamline citizen-oriented public and private services.
Ministry of Posts to implement geocoded address system
According to the Ministry of Communications, this technology would improve emergency response, public service delivery and logistical effectiveness, while supporting geospatial governance.
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia reviewed the Department of Posts’ 100-day action plan. In the interest of the country and its people, the action plan focuses on improving efficiency and changing the way services are delivered.
The Ministry of Communications said in a statement: “This raster-based geocoded addressing system will serve as a robust pillar of Geospatial Governance, leading to improvements in public service delivery, faster emergency response and a significant boost to logistics efficiency.”
Initiated Proof of Concept (PoC) testing has been conducted in ten villages and one metro city across India. To create a knowledge support relationship, an agreement was reached with the National Institute of Urban Affairs on July 5, 2024.
A second Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is being prepared to establish a technical assistance relationship with ISRO’s National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC).
According to the statement: “These partnerships aim to leverage advanced technologies and expertise to provide accurate mapping and addressing solutions, ultimately revolutionizing service delivery across the country.”
Goal of the collaboration: to provide accurate addressing solutions
The goal of these collaborations is to use advanced knowledge and technology to provide accurate mapping and addressing solutions.
Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra scheme was introduced by the Department of Posts to help small scale and rural exporters. Assistance with documentation, market data, barcode label printing and paperless customs clearance are all provided by the scheme.
The program, which is in line with the “One District—One Product” strategy, encourages the use of locally produced goods and promotes rural and economic development. In 100 days, the ministry hopes to register 3,000 new exporters on the Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra portal.
The Department of Posts aims to enhance the country’s socio-economic progress and standard of living by improving accessibility and efficiency.
