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Rapid Growth: India’s developer population grew 28% in 2024, crossing the 17 million mark, making it the fastest-growing developer community globally ¹.
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AI Adoption: Indian developers are rapidly adopting AI technologies, with a 79% increase in contributions to public generative AI projects on GitHub ¹.
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Future Leadership: India is predicted to surpass the US as the largest software developer community on GitHub by 2027 or 2028 ¹ ²[3).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised India’s youth for their innovative spirit and tech expertise, acknowledging their role in building the nation’s reputation in tech. The government’s initiatives, such as Digital India and Startup India, aim to drive digital transformation and make India a major digital hub.
GitHub’s growth in India is driven by the country’s thriving tech hubs, such as Bengaluru and Hyderabad, and a growing population of tech graduates. Indian developers are not only increasing in number but also making significant contributions to global software projects. With its impressive growth, India is poised to become a leader in software development.
When it comes to innovation and technology, Indian youth are among the best! https://t.co/hpmsalotw4
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 30, 2024
