Archive · 9 Aug 2025
CNCF Celebrates India's Cloud Native Community Growth
CNCF is celebrating the growth of people in India learning about cloud computing.
They have a program called Kubestronaut, and India has the most members who have passed certification!
There are also Golden Kubestronauts who have learned everything and get special rewards.
This program helps people learn about cloud computing and helps CNCF, who created the program, grow.
The idea is to encourage more people to get involved in cloud computing.
CNCF recognizes growth of cloud native community in India, highlighting Kubestronaut program.
India has the highest number of Kubestronauts with 180 certified since April 2024.
The Kubestronaut program, launched in April, has certified about 2,000 individuals across 97 countries.
Golden Kubestronauts are recognized for completing all 14 CNCF certifications and the LFCS.
The programs support cloud native community growth and participation in training and events.
- Who
- The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and the Kubestronaut community.
- What
- CNCF is celebrating the growth of the cloud native community in India.
- When
- The Kubestronaut program launched in April 2024.
- Where
- India and globally, with a focus on the cloud native community.
- Why
- To recognize and support the growing cloud native community in India and globally.
- Kubestronaut Program Launch
- April 2024
- Total Kubestronauts Recognized
- Roughly 2,000
- Countries with Kubestronauts
- 97
- India Kubestronauts
- 180
- Golden Kubestronauts
- 54
- Golden Kubestronauts from Asia
- Roughly 30%
