How Telangana’s MeeSeva migration to open source could make governments rethink software costs
Telangana’s MeeSeva platform shifted from Oracle to the open‑source PostgreSQL database, finishing the migration in April 2026. Officials say the change could lower software licensing expenses, but the transition required extensive technical work and administrative coordination to ensure continuity of critical public services. The project may prompt other Indian states to evaluate similar cost‑saving moves.