Announcing recipients of the GitHub Open Source Grants and GitHub Sponsors now open in India

GitHub announced the GitHub Open Source Grants at GitHub Satellite India 2021, dedicating one crore Indian rupees to support open source maintainers and contributors in India, fostering innovation and global impact through open source software. Since May 2021, developers from 81 cities and 19 states across India have applied, showcasing diverse projects, including developer tools and COVID-19 initiatives, with the first 15 grant recipients being acknowledged for their contributions. GitHub also introduced GitHub Sponsors in India to financially back developers, starting with an initial group, including grant recipients, to ensure a sustainable open-source community. The initiative emphasizes the pivotal role of Indian developers in shaping the future of software, with GitHub committed to ongoing support through grants and the expanding Sponsors program, encouraging broader participation and innovation in the open source domain.