IPEPCIL Participates in FICCI Roundtable on Skill-Based International Mobility
Members of the Management Committee of IPEPCIL participated in the FICCI Roundtable on Skill-Based International Mobility, held on 3rd September 2026 at Federation House, New Delhi.
The roundtable brought together senior representatives of the Ministry of External Affairs, FICCI and other industry stakeholders for an important dialogue on the opportunities and challenges associated with international mobility corridors between India and Germany, the European Union and Taiwan.
The discussions focused on strengthening mobility pathways, addressing industry-level challenges, facilitating transparent and efficient processes, promoting the safe and legal migration of skilled Indian workers, and fostering stronger and sustained Government–Industry collaboration.
The session provided a valuable platform for exchange of views and on-ground industry experiences, with participation from senior officials including Ms. Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (CPV & OIA), Ministry of External Affairs, and Mr. John Mai, Protector General of Emigrants, along with representatives from various industry stakeholders.
IPEPCIL remains committed to contributing constructively to policy dialogue and supporting the development of transparent, structured and responsible international mobility pathways for Indian talent.
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A strong start to the Human Resource Mobility Forum 2026, with Hon’ble External Affairs Minister @drsjaishankar inspiring participants to do more to advance international mobility and reaffirming India’s commitment to forging more mobility and skills partnerships.
As countries navigate demographic transitions and evolving skill needs, these partnerships are vital to connecting talent with opportunity, addressing workforce gaps, and advancing shared prosperity.
This timely Forum explores practical pathways to strengthen skills partnerships, promote ethical recruitment, and expand safe, orderly and regular mobility channels. The country sessions will give Indian industry, skilling institutions and recruitment agencies a valuable opportunity to hear firsthand from five of India’s key partner countries about their workforce needs, skill expectations and scale of opportunities.
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Ministry of External Affairs invites comments/suggestions on any aspects of the draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2025 by 07 November 2025 by email to:
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JS(OE)&PGE Sh. S. Bhagat met members of Mumbai-based RA fraternity; while appreciating imp role of RAs in promoting migration, PGE urged RAs to cooperate with the Division in curbing illegal recruitment esp through social media intermediaries. 1/2
Had the opportunity to interact with Indian workers employed at a textile factory in Ivanovo region of Russia. Appreciated their contributions, and reiterated our commitment to supporting safe, legal and orderly mobility of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled Indian workers abroad facilitated through the e-Migrate system. @PMOIndia@MEAIndia@TexMinIndia
IPEPCIL successfully conducted its 46th Annual General Meeting.
The AGM brought together members to discuss key industry updates, share insights, and strengthen collaboration for the future of overseas recruitment.
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India’s Human Capital Century: Talent as the New Oil!
In my latest @SundayGuardian piece, I argue that just as oil fuelled the Second Industrial Revolution, India’s talent will power Tech Economy 4.0 and shape the multipolar world order.
🧠 “Intelligence is the mightiest and nothing is beyond its reach” — Rig Veda
🇮🇳 From the ramparts of the Red Fort in August 2025, PM @narendramodi ji reminded the nation that India’s journey to Viksit Bharat will be powered not by resources extracted from the ground, but by the intelligence and creative energy of its people.
With 1.43 billion citizens and over 900 million under the age of 35, India stands as the largest youth cohort in history—its Brahma Astra in the age of AI, semiconductors, green energy, and space.
India has moved from: ❌ Brain Drain
✅ Brain Gain
💡 Brain Circulation
🌍 Diaspora as strategic bridge
📈 $135B+ in remittances
🧑🔬 Indian-origin CEOs & STEM innovators driving global tech
👩⚕️ Care economy becoming India's next global export engine
Yet challenges remain:
⚠️ Visa protectionism (H1B cuts, 46% drop in US student visas)
⚠️ Global talent wars (China, UAE, EU offering golden visas)
🔁 India must now: ✅ Build its own Silicon Valleys
✅ Create a National Talent Agency to integrate skilling, migration & innovation
✅ Secure Global Talent Compacts through FTAs
✅ Lead Mode 4 reforms at WTO
✅ Establish a Global Indian Talent Network
Under Pm Modi India has already anticipated building a talent-rich future—with initiatives like the IndiaAI Mission, National Research Foundation, and a vision to become the design lab and innovation engine of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
“India has been the Pharmacy of the World.
The model for Digital Democracy.
Now, it must rise as the Talent Powerhouse of the 21st century.”
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