About FOSS Andhra
Our mission, vision, and journey to build open source infrastructure across Andhra Pradesh.
Our Team
Dedicated to promoting FOSS across Andhra Pradesh
Our Story
FOSS Andhra grew from a conviction that Andhra Pradesh's digital future should be built on software that its citizens can inspect, modify, and own — not rented from distant corporations. What started as a small circle of developers and educators in Vijayawada has expanded into a statewide network of campus clubs, community developers, and policy advocates spanning nine universities and over 700 active members.
In 2026, that conviction matters more than ever. The tools shaping education, governance, and daily life — AI assistants, data pipelines, administrative software — are increasingly proprietary and opaque. We build and advocate for the alternative: open source AI infrastructure, Telugu-language computing tools, and civic technology that any institution in AP can deploy, audit, and improve. Our seven programmes address every stage of that pipeline, from a student's first Linux install to a startup's first open source product.
Our Programs
Discover our comprehensive range of initiatives designed to promote FOSS adoption
Our Programs
Our Mission
To promote the adoption of free and open source software across educational institutions, government bodies, and society at large in Andhra Pradesh, fostering a culture of digital freedom, innovation, and collaboration.
- Build Telugu-language AI and computing tools the community can own
- Deploy open source software in AP schools and government offices
- Grow campus contributors into global open source maintainers
- Advocate for digital sovereignty and open standards in public policy
Our Vision
A digitally empowered Andhra Pradesh where free and open source software forms the backbone of education, governance, and society, ensuring digital sovereignty, inclusivity, and innovation.
- Every AP student who wants to contribute to open source can find a path to do so
- AP government runs on auditable, community-owned software — not opaque proprietary systems
- Telugu is a first-class language in open source AI and computing — not an afterthought
- Open source startups from AP are recognised contributors to global technology