WikiClub Tech – United Institute of Technology

WikiClub Tech – United Institute of Technology (WikiClub Tech - UIT) is a student-led Wikimedia affiliate group based in Prayagraj, India. It was founded by Hridyesh Gupta to promote awareness of Wikimedia projects, open source technologies, and the open knowledge movement among the students of United Institute of Technology and in the Uttar Pradesh Region.

What We Do

WikiClub Tech – United Institute of Technology serves as a hub for the students of Uttar Pradesh Region.

Fostering Community

We create a vibrant community of student contributors dedicated to global knowledge sharing.

Technical Contribution

Members actively contribute code via Gerrit for MediaWiki and libraries.

Knowledge Outreach

Promoting participation in Wikipedia, Wikidata, and discovering the role of AI within Wikimedia.

Skill Development

Organizing workshops and mentorship sessions to guide students.

Mission

Advocate for the vision of free knowledge within academic and student communities.

Equip students with both technical and non-technical skills for contributing to Wikimedia.

Host workshops and mentoring sessions to guide students in Wikimedia contributions.

Build connections between students and the global Wikimedia movement.

Our Initiatives

Road to Wiki (Flagship) A cohort-based mentorship (2–3 months) guiding selected students to contribute to Wikimedia open-source projects and gain verified certificates, internships, and mentorship.	WikixGDGOC Collaboration Dedicated workshops and resources in collaboration with Google Developer Groups (GDG) to prepare students for participation in open-source programs, including Google Summer of Code (GSoC).
Empowering Women in Tech Technical webinars and mentorship programs to promote women’s participation and leadership in technology and open-source contribution.	Open Source Tools Sessions Practical workshops focusing on tools like Git, Gerrit, and Phabricator to streamline contribution workflows.

Founder and Mentor

Founder

Hridyesh Gupta

Hridyesh established WikiClub Tech – UIT with the vision of bridging the gap between academic learning and the global open-source movement. His leadership focuses on creating technical mentorship pathways for students.

Mentor

Sarthak Singh

Sarthak serves as a key mentor, guiding the core team and contributors on best practices for technical contributions and community organizing. His experience is invaluable in fostering a sustainable culture of contribution.