) whether attention of the Government has been drawn to the newsitem captioned `IT brain drain to West will continue, says ILP report` appearing in the Hindustan Times dated January 27, 2001;
(b) if so, whether the hi-tech workers from India are seeking migration to Western countries as revealed by ILO report;
(c) if so, whether the Government propose to take any corrective steps to check migration of hi-tech workers to western countries; andif so, the details thereof
MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT (SHRI MUNI LALL)
a) Yes Sir.
b, c & d) Government is aware that some of the IT professionals are leaving the country for better employment opportunities in the West. Movement of knowledge workers increases the long-term opportunities of Indian IT companies in the global market. However, Government of India is adopting measures to strengthen the infrastructure and promoting venture creation thereby encouraging IT companies to set up off-shore software development and IT enabled services.