‘Job migration in developed countries will turn short-term’

• M.R. Rangaswami, founder of Indiaspora, suggests that India can leverage global demographic trends to create opportunities for skilled migration.
• He suggests that while there is rhetoric against immigration, the need for skilled people in developed countries is real.
• He advocates for proper training, socializing, and certification for millions of workers required in the developed world.
• He suggests a new framework for short-term visas for Indians to work in other countries, with the possibility of extension depending on the economic situation.
• He emphasizes the need for India to train quality healthcare professionals to meet the increasing demand in aging Western countries.
• He suggests India should focus on skilling, certification, and diplomatic efforts to smoothen human resource export.