Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address (DHRUVA)

The Department of Posts has 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.