(a) the steps taken by the Government to resolve the issues relating to post study work
visa to Indian students in the United Kingdom;
(b) whether diplomatic efforts are on to arrive at a treaty with European Union to
facilitate more work visas for Indians; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRIMATI PRENEET KAUR)
(a) to (c) India-UK talks were held in New Delhi on 19 February 2013 during the official
visit to India of the British Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron. The issue of movement of
Indian students to UK for higher education was raised at the highest levels. The British
Prime Minister has informed that there is no cap on the number of Indian students that
can study in British universities so long as they have a place and an English language
qualification. The Government of India takes up at all appropriate occasions, both with
the EU as well as bilaterally with its individual members, the issue of facilitating the
movement of Indian nationals to the EU countries for studies as well as for purposes of
work.