Governance Model

Governance Philosophy

Bharat Open Source Innovation Foundation (BOSIF) is governed by principles of transparency, neutrality, accountability, and community stewardship.

The Foundation is structured to ensure that no single individual, institution, or commercial entity exercises disproportionate control over its direction, projects, or decision-making processes.

Governing Bodies

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors provides strategic direction, fiduciary oversight, and ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to a Section-8 company.

The Board is responsible for:

  • Upholding the objectives of the Foundation
  • Approving policies, programs, and major initiatives
  • Ensuring financial and ethical accountability

Advisory Council

The Advisory Council comprises experienced professionals from academia, industry, research, and the open source ecosystem.

Its role is to:

  • Provide non-binding strategic and technical guidance
  • Offer domain expertise and ecosystem insights
  • Support long-term vision without executive control

Committees and Working Groups

BOSIF may constitute committees or working groups for specific domains such as:

  • Technical and project governance
  • Academic programs
  • Membership and outreach
  • Ethics and compliance

These bodies operate under clearly defined charters approved by the Board.

Project Governance

All projects under BOSIF operate with:

  • Published contribution guidelines
  • Transparent decision-making processes
  • Clear intellectual property and licensing policies
  • Community-first ownership and stewardship

Conflict of Interest and Ethics

BOSIF enforces a strict conflict-of-interest policy applicable to directors, advisors, members, and contributors to ensure decisions are made in the best interest of the Foundation and the ecosystem at large.

Transparency and Accountability

BOSIF is committed to public disclosure of:

  • Governance structures
  • Policies and bylaws
  • Annual reports and key activities

This commitment ensures trust among stakeholders, partners, and the broader community.