Linux Foundation Aims to Bridge Gaps with a Dedicated India Entity
The Linux Foundation, a nonprofit championing open source development, has launched a dedicated India entity, aiming to foster open source contributions from the country's vast developer community, according to TechCrunch. This move seeks to engage Indian enterprises, startups, and government bodies in a more localized, collaborative effort to strengthen global open source initiatives.
With over 13.2 million developers in India using GitHub, the country ranks as the second-largest market for open source developers after the U.S., according to Microsoft. However, only around 200,000 Indian developers actively contribute to Linux Foundation-hosted projects. The new entity, LF India, aims to bridge this gap by encouraging more active participation.
Speaking to TechCrunch, Arpit Joshipura, General Manager and SVP of the Linux Foundation, emphasized the strategic importance of India's growing open source footprint. The new entity will partner with local enterprises, startups, and organizations like OpenNets and the International Startup Foundation to promote open source education, training, and development. The initiative also aligns with India's broader push for open source adoption in public sector projects, including digital payments and blockchain-based solutions.