This document describes OpenForge, a collaborative application development platform for e-governance created by the Department of Electronics and Information Technologies (DEITY) in India. OpenForge aims to promote reuse of existing code and solutions to common problems in order to reduce costs. It provides a repository for open-source software solutions designed for e-governance along with development tools. OpenForge benefits governments through reduced costs, collaboration and knowledge sharing, while also providing opportunities for IT developers, businesses and citizens.