India Surpasses 27 Million GitHub Developers, Rises to Second in Global Open‑Source AI Rankings

India now counts 27 million developers on GitHub, placing the country second worldwide in open‑source AI contributions, according to the latest platform statistics, with impact felt across sectors such as healthcare, finance and education.

GitHub data shows the Indian developer base grew by several million over the past year, narrowing the gap with the global leader and highlighting a rapid expansion of coding talent focused on AI libraries and tools.

Open‑Source AI projects now benefit from a broader pool of contributors, which could accelerate innovation, attract foreign investment, and strengthen India's position in the global AI ecosystem as companies seek skilled talent for emerging technologies.

Government initiatives encouraging digital skills and AI research have coincided with the developer surge, providing training resources and funding that help sustain the momentum and prepare India for leadership in future AI breakthroughs.