Countries creating roadblocks in flow of talents across borders will be 'net losers': Jaishankar on issues linked to immigration, H-1B visas
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Why in news
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar argued that countries restricting the flow of talent will be 'net losers' in the era of advanced manufacturing and urged nations to address H-1B visa concerns.
Background
S. Jaishankar emphasized that legal mobility is crucial for economic engagement and highlighted remittances as a key indicator. He noted India's efforts to assist overseas Indians through the Madad portal and the Indian Community Welfare Fund while calling for a crackdown on illegal mobility.
Facts for Prelims
- PostS. Jaishankar: Minister of External Affairs of India
- FactMadad portal: An initiative by the Indian government to assist Indians stranded abroad
- FactIndian Community Welfare Fund: A fund established to support the Indian diaspora
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of global talent mobility for economic growth and the challenges posed by restrictive immigration policies in the era of advanced manufacturing.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Economic synergy: Mutual benefits of skilled labor mobility for global manufacturing chains
- Regulatory friction: Balancing national security concerns with the economic necessity of high-skilled migration
- Remittance dynamics: Role of legal migration in bolstering the economies of sending nations
Keywords: Talent mobility · Advanced manufacturing · Remittances · Human capital · Migration policy
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