BharatGPT Launches Soon With NASSCOM Backing, Boosting India's Open Source AI Landscape

Open Source India reports that more than 17 million developers are contributing to open‑source projects through its platform, creating a network that rivals traditional tech hubs and positioning India as a major source of global code collaboration and innovation.

BharatGPT is slated to launch within months, offering a large‑language model trained on Indian languages and data, supported by recent government AI policy, aiming to deliver locally relevant answers and reduce reliance on foreign AI services.

NASSCOM announced a partnership program that provides cloud credits, training modules, and regulatory guidance to over 200 startups adopting BharatGPT, accelerating deployment across fintech, education, and government portals.

Industry impact includes an expected rise of AI‑related jobs, increased contributions to international repositories, and a shift in global tech influence toward India as open‑source code from the region gains wider adoption, projected to add $5 billion in export services.