Question : GRANT OF VISA BY US

(a) whether drastic changes made recently by USA in granting visa wll adverely affect IT trained Indian youths seeking jobs in USA;

(b) if so, whether the Government have made an assessment in this regard;

(c) whether USA Government intends to regulate IT industry by bringing about certain administrative changes;

(d) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; and

(e) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(SU THIRUNAVUKKARASAR)

(a): Yes, Sir, to some extent.

(b) The Government is aware of the situation.

(c) No, Sir.

(d): Does not arise.

(e): The Government in association with National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) is constantly reviewing the situation.