Question : SHORTAGE OF SKILLED MAN POWER



(a) whether there is acute shortage of skilled man power jobs in Information Technology sector in the country;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to solve the problem?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DR. SHAKEEL AHMAD)

(a) No, Sir. As per National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) in Financial Year 2007-08, 375,000 more jobs are expected to be added in the IT Sector in comparison to Financial Year 2006-07.

(b) and (c): Does not arise.