Dedicated Mentoring Program 2025

C4GT has conducted three rounds of DMP since 2022 where selected students and working professionals get an opportunity to contribute to critical tech building blocks under the guidance of a dedicated mentor. They work closely with DPG builder and adopter organizations on problem statements that have a population scale social impact and get a stipend of Rs. 1 Lakh for 3 months.

C4GT is an open source community that enables development and long term maintenance of open-source products that are creating population scale social impact -DPGs and beyond, by facilitating pathways for young talent to contribute to these products.

DMP 2024 in numbers

1030

Projects

210

Organizations

380

Products

870

Mentors

1030

Projects

420

Organizations

700

Products

870

Mentors

23320

Proposals

1030

Contributors

4150

Colleges

300

Companies

26340

Proposals

1030

Contributors

4150

Colleges

300

Companies

Tracks under DMP 2025

Coding

Product Usability & UI/UX

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Who can participate in DMP

College Students

Working Professionals

Tech Enthusiasts

Benefits of applying as a contributor to DMP

1:1 Mentorship & hands-on learning

Work closely with mentors in problem-solving sessions, bootcamps, and deep-dives. Learn by doing with continuous guidance and feedback.

Career growth & opportunities

Unlock extended internships, PPOs with top orgs, and a stipend while building a portfolio of real-world impact projects.

Create impact at population scale

Contribute to large-scale digital platforms and be part of a thriving community shaping meaningful, open technology for governance and public good.

 

1:1 Mentorship & hands-on learning

Work closely with mentors in problem-solving sessions, bootcamps, and deep-dives. Learn by doing with continuous guidance and feedback.

Career growth & opportunities

Unlock extended internships, PPOs with top orgs, and a stipend while building a portfolio of real-world impact projects.

Create impact at population scale

Contribute to large-scale digital platforms and be part of a thriving community shaping meaningful, open technology for governance and public good.

 

Timeline for DMP 2025

DATE & TIME INFORMATION
April 8th 2024, 0:01 AM Applications Open
May 1st 2024, 11:59 PM Application Close
May 25th 2024, 11:59 PM Results Declared for Contributor Cohort of DMP 2024
June 1st, 0:01 AM Coding period kick-starts
September 11, 11:59 PM Coding period ends

Become a part of the community

How it works

1

Projects Listing

Organizations propose their projects for DMP

2

Proposals Submission

Interested contributors submit their proposals

3

Shortlisting

Applicants with the most relevant submissions are shortlisted

4

Code with Support

Selected contributors collaborate with their mentors on the assigned projects

5

Merge for Impact

The completed code is merged for a population-scale social impact

Boost your selection chances with 3 easy steps

01

Join the Discord community and link your GitHub Profile

02

Contribute to the GitHub repositories of the participating organizations

03

Let us know about your contribution by filling this form 

01

Join the Discord community and link your GitHub profile

02

Contribute to the GitHub repositories of the participating organizations

03

Let us know about your contribution by filling this form 

Highlights from DMP 2024

Hear from the past DMP Contributors

FAQs

How can I boost my chances of getting selected for the program?

You can increase your chances of getting selected by contributing to the GitHub repositories of the participating organizations. Join the community on discord, register your GitHub profile, explore repositories from this sheet and fill this form to let us know.

Why should I apply to Code for GovTech's Dedicated Mentoring Program?

Applying to C4GT's Dedicated Mentoring Program can benefit individuals looking to enhance their open-source contribution skills. C4GT offers a learning opportunity with industry experts, providing valuable knowledge and experience. Participants also receive a lucrative stipend ( last year's stipend was INR 1 Lakh). Additionally, they can secure a PPI or PPO with participating organizations, leading to exciting career prospects.

How long is the Code for GovTech's Dedicated Mentoring Program?

The C4GT's Dedicated Mentoring Program lasts for 3 months, from June 1 to August 31, 2025.

How are contributors selected for Code for GovTech's Dedicated Mentoring Program?

Organizations that want to participate in C4GT's Dedicated Mentoring Program submit a list of projects. Participants then apply to work on these projects. This submission is in the form of a project proposal. The participating organizations and mentors select the contributors who will work on their projects based on their qualifications and project proposals.

Is this the first time that Code for GovTech's Dedicated Mentoring Program is happening?

No, this is the 4th edition of C4GT’s DMP. It was conducted in 2022 for the first time with 13 contributors , 9 projects & 4 organizations. In 2024 DMP scaled to 103 Projects , 103 Contributors, 87 Mentors & 42 organizations.