What OpenDirectory.in lists

OpenDirectory.in is a web directory of Indian Internet resources, organised by subject and region. We welcome suggestions for websites with a clear connection to India, including Indian organisations, businesses, educational institutions, public services, communities and information resources.

A useful submission explains what visitors will find on the website and why it belongs in the selected category. Submitting a site is a request for editorial consideration, not a guarantee of inclusion.

1. Look for an existing listing

Search the directory using your website name or domain before submitting it. You can also browse the category where you expect it to appear.

If the website is already listed, use Modify Listing to request a change to its title, description, URL or category. Please do not create a second submission for the same website.

2. Check that your website is ready

The website should be accessible, contain meaningful content and make its purpose clear. A visitor should be able to find useful information without encountering unfinished pages or repeated errors.

  • Use the website's working public address. Prefer HTTPS when it is supported.
  • Submit the final website address, rather than a shortened, tracking or affiliate URL.
  • Avoid duplicate domains or mirror sites that repeat the same material.
  • Wait until the main content and navigation are complete before submitting.
  • Do not suggest parked domains, pages offered for sale, or pages whose main purpose is to send visitors elsewhere.
  • Sites containing unlawful material, scams, deceptive claims or malicious downloads are unsuitable.

3. Choose the closest category

Choose the most specific existing category that matches the website's main purpose. For example, a college website belongs in an education category rather than a broad business category.

For a resource focused on a particular Indian state or city, check the relevant regional section. Select the category from the submission form; browsing a category first does not necessarily select it automatically.

4. Write a clear title and description

Complete the submission form with accurate details:

Website title
Use the actual website or organisation name. Avoid adding keyword lists, prices, sales claims or unnecessary capital letters.
Website URL
Enter the complete address of the website. Normally, submit its homepage rather than several individual pages.
Category
Select the category that best describes the site's main subject or regional focus.
Description
Write a short, factual explanation of what the website provides. Mention its subject, service or audience. Avoid slogans and claims such as “the best” or “number one”.
Contact details
Provide your name and a valid email address so we can contact you about the submission when necessary.
Example description

Provides information about undergraduate courses, admissions, campus facilities and student services at a college in Punjab.

What happens after submission?

Your suggestion will be reviewed for relevance, usefulness and suitability. We may adjust the title or description, choose another category, or decline a submission that does not fit the directory.

Review times depend on the number of suggestions and the work needed to assess them. Please submit once and avoid repeated requests. An accepted listing may appear after the directory pages are rebuilt.

A directory listing does not represent an endorsement of a website's products, services or claims, and it does not guarantee search rankings or inclusion in AI-generated answers. Listings may be updated or removed as websites change.

Updating a website already listed

Use the modification form for corrections to an existing listing. Enter the current URL exactly as it appears in the directory, then provide all the updated details requested by the form.

For questions about these guidelines, visit our contact page.

Ready to proceed?

Suggest a new website or request changes to an existing listing.