India Set to Become Largest Developer Community on GitHub by 2027: Nadella
India is expected to outpace the United States as the largest developer community on GitHub by 2027, announced Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella during his address at the Microsoft AI Tour in Bengaluru. With a current user base of 13.2 million developers, India is already the fastest-growing market on GitHub, the widely used software development platform owned by Microsoft.
During his speech, Nadella also highlighted India’s significant contribution to generative AI projects (GenAI) on GitHub, ranking second only to the US. He emphasized the pivotal role of India’s developer community in propelling the creation of cutting-edge products and solutions.
Nadella commended India’s developer community, stating, This next generation of AI is changing how and what developers build everywhere, including in India. It’s fantastic to see how India’s developer community is applying our technology and tools to build the future for India and the world.
In line with their commitment to democratizing access to tech skills, Microsoft will be introducing its ‘Code; Without Barriers’ program to India this month. Through this initiative, the company aims to provide skilling and certification opportunities to 75,000 women developers in India by 2024. The program was initially launched in 2021 across nine Asia Pacific (APAC) countries to bridge the gender gap prevalent in the region’s fast-growing cloud, AI, and digital technology sectors.
Microsoft’s recent skilling investment in India aims to enable individuals and organizations to thrive in the era of AI. As part of its ADVANTA(I)GE INDIA initiative, Microsoft plans to offer AI skilling opportunities to 2 million people in India by 2025.
Earlier this year, Microsoft aided the advancement of AI careers for 100,000 developers through its ‘AI Odyssey’ initiative. Encouraged by India’s positive response, the company will expand the program to other Asian countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Indonesia, Korea, China, Vietnam, and Thailand.
Microsoft India introduced the Azure Society of Excellence (ASE) in collaboration with esteemed technology institutes such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), and BITS Pilani. The exclusive program offers technological support and mentorship to start-ups, with over 1,700 Indian start-ups already benefitting from it through the Microsoft Founders Hub.
Addressing the topics of security and AI safety, Nadella emphasized the need for a robust zero-trust security architecture to build powerful applications and models. Microsoft aims to collaborate with Indian developers, start-ups, and enterprises to accelerate AI adoption. Sarvam AI, an Indian GenAI start-up, is working with Microsoft to make its Indic voice large language model (LLM) available on Azure, enabling the development, deployment, and distribution of robust and cost-effective GenAI apps in India.
One notable collaboration is between the Sikshana Foundation and Microsoft Research India, resulting in the development of Shiksha copilot. This innovation aims to enhance learning outcomes by assisting teachers in developing complete lesson plans with engaging content in just 60 to 90 seconds, significantly reducing the time required.
As India’s developer community continues to thrive and make remarkable contributions to the tech industry, the country’s emergence as the largest developer community on GitHub signifies its growing influence and expertise in shaping the future of technology.
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