How Telangana’s MeeSeva migration to open source could make governments rethink software costs
Telangana's MeeSeva platform transitioned from Oracle to the open-source PostgreSQL database in April 2026, aiming to cut annual software costs of ₹10 crore. This migration, initiated in 2023, involved over 85 microservices and was completed with minimal downtime. Other governments may consider this case study to reduce their own software expenses as technology systems evolve.