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India Reviews Emigration Act to Align Workforce with Global Talent Needs

The government launches the GATI Foundation and explores amendments to the 1983 Emigration Act to promote legal migration and meet rising global demand for Indian talent.

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External affairs minister S Jaishankar speaks at the launch of Global Access to Talent from India Foundation in New Delhi on Tuesday. (PTI Photo)
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Overview

  • The Emigration Act of 1983, originally designed for Gulf-bound migration, is under review to address modern global workforce demands and protect vulnerable emigrants.
  • The Global Access to Talent from India (GATI) Foundation has been launched to streamline ethical migration pathways and support Indian workers abroad.
  • Countries including Italy, Spain, Austria, Greece, Japan, and Malaysia have expressed strong interest in recruiting Indian workers across various sectors.
  • India has signed migration and mobility agreements with 22 nations to facilitate legal migration for both white-collar and blue-collar workers.
  • Government initiatives include skill training, grievance mechanisms, and protections against mistreatment to empower Indian workers in the global labor market.