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Code for GovTech (C4GT)

Code for GovTech (C4GT) has been introduced as India's first dedicated mentoring program, aimed at creating a community that can build and contribute to global Digital Public Goods (DPGs). Participants selected for the program will work on live open-source projects targeted at solving population-scale governance challenges. They will receive close mentoring from experienced practitioners from Indian GovTech organizations, and a stipend of 1 Lakh for the duration of the program. Additionally, participants have the opportunity to secure a PPI and PPO after the program ends.

If you're interested in making an impact using open source contribution, this is a unique opportunity to do so!

Products

Following is the list of project ideas for C4GT 2023:

Interested in Application?

  • Applications will be open on 15 May 2023. Check out the website: https://www.codeforgovtech.in/apply
  • If you are interested in trying to make contributions, see out issues of different projects in the wiki. Maybe you could sort out the workflow and make a first pull request.

Why you should apply!

  1. Exposure to the smartest technocrats in the government ecosystem.
  2. Inputs by the best minds in the Indian GovTech ecosystem.
  3. Hands-on mentoring by leading practitioners in the GovTech space
  4. Opportunity to contribute to actively evolving Digital Public Goods that impact millions.
  5. Competitive stipend and PPI opportunity with some of the leading organizations in this ecosystem.

Steps to Submit the Project

Step 1 : Install the C4GT GitHub App - Please install this GitHub App in your product repositories so that we can access your repositories and track the C4GT tickets to make it automatically discoverable for the contributors.

Step 2 : Format existing/create new issue tickets - Use this COMMUNITY issue template Or DMP issue template to update existing or create new tickets that you want listed in the C4GT Community And DMP. The consistency of this template will improve the experience of the contributors to explore and comprehend your tickets. Note - For all tickets that are being updated/added as per the format. Please create a label called C4GT Community or DMP 2026 and tag all tickets with that label. This is key to making the tickets automatically discoverable.

Dedicated Mentoring Program

C4GT Contribution Sprints

C4GT Bounty projects

Open Community Projects

Augtoberfest

Standards and Frameworks

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