REVERSE BRAIN DRAIN
How to attract STEM talent back
India's contributions to scientific research are significant, yet they often do not lead to breakthroughs. The country struggles with low industrial investment, leading to delays in commercialization. Isolation from industries hampers collaboration that could enhance research efficacy. Successful retention models from countries like China and Japan provide potential lessons for India. Developing a tailored strategy could help reverse the existing brain drain in research.
German companies plan to double, triple growth in India over 3-5 years: Piyush Goyal
German companies are planning significant growth in India over the next three to five years. Piyush Goyal emphasized partnerships in technology co-creation and skill development for Indian youth. During his visit to Germany, he met with various industry leaders to discuss investment opportunities. There is a focus on expanding German manufacturing and research capabilities in India. Promising sectors for collaboration include electronics, automobiles, and smart manufacturing.
Tighter US Visa isn't all that bad for India
Stricter visa regulations in foreign nations will intensify competition for India's skilled workforce. Additionally, numerous students are burdened with unmanageable debt due to the high costs of studying abroad. The imposition of job entry barriers in Western countries is hindering immigrant students, prompting universities to consider establishing more campuses overseas. As a result, India may see a reverse brain drain supported by the rise of global competency centers.
Visa squeeze in the West sends Indians packing for home
Western visa rules are tightening, impacting skilled Indian professionals seeking overseas employment. Rising sponsorship costs and stricter criteria are forcing many to reconsider their international career plans. This trend is leading to a 'reverse brain drain' as companies in India seek returning talent. Job seekers face challenges finding comparable roles and salaries upon their return.
'Grass looking greener in India': Mumbai startup founder claims reverse brain drain is rising as Indians studying abroad look to return home
International graduates are increasingly considering returning to India after their studies abroad. Students cite India's economic growth and investor confidence as key influencing factors. A salary of fifty lakh rupees in India offers similar savings as one hundred fifty thousand pounds in London. Growth opportunities and stability appear stronger in India for these graduates. This trend suggests a potential "reverse brain drain" is emerging for the nation.
Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu offers solution amid growing anti-immigrant sentiment: Report shows why Indians should return home
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has urged Indian-origin professionals abroad to return home, responding to new research by economist Daniel Di Martino showing that Indian immigrants contribute the most to their host nations’ economies. Vembu praised their impact, saying “India sent her best,” and called for India to retain and attract back its talent. Amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment in the West, he asked, “Why stay where you are not welcome?” urging Indians to help build a “strong and prosperous Bharat.”
Overseas Indians return in search of better jobs and to escape protectionist regimes
Countries such as US & UK are looking to hire locals. At the same time, India is opening up to new technologies, including data sciences and machine learning.
Oracle CEO Safra Catz joins chorus against hire American push
Catz said India has become a vibrant and exciting market. “Many of the greatest minds and biggest operations can be here in India and you should be incredibly proud of it.”
Reversing brain drain: City has best critical mass of neuroscientists
Brain research in India, and Bengaluru in particular, received a fillip with Infosys cofounder Kris Gopalakrishnan's Rs 225-crore grant for a brain research centre at IISc.
Reverse brain drain has started: Union Minister Harsh Vardhan
"Earlier there used to be brain drain. Now a reverse trend has started. Around 175-180 scientists have returned to India in the recent past."
PM for reverse brain drain of scientists
In an effort to attract more youngsters into the sciences stream, prime minister Manmohan Singh has announced 2012-13 as the Year of Science.
India converted 'brain drain' into 'brain gain': PM
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said India has overcome the problem of 'brain drain' and is drawing on the global 'brain bank' of people of Indian origin.
China steps up efforts to reverse 'Brain Drain'
Hoping to reverse the ``brain drain,'' the Chinese government and companies are scouring the globe for talent. Job fairs are one of the tools, being organized around the world.
Reverse brain drain in India has begun: Khurshid
India is in the cusp of a reverse brain drain as the country's great minds are flocking back to the resilient economy that has withstood the global meltdown, Salman Khurshid, Minister of State for Corporate and Minority Affairs has said.
Reverse Brain Drain: NRIs shelve India relocation plans
Following uncertainty & job cuts, most NRIs have developed cold feet & shelved their plans to relocate to the homeland. Remittances made easy | About NRE/ NRO A/c
US slump resulting in reverse brain drain
America's loss will be world's gain as immigrants who leave US will launch cos, file patents and fill the intellectual coffers of other countries. Cos with most H1B visas
Reverse brain drain threatens US
The percentage of patents filed by foreigners living in the US has tripled in the past decade - yet the tight cap on permanent visas may force entrepreneurs back home to create rival companies in China.
Reverse brain drain will make Indian firms global players
Meeting both the employees’ and overall business needs require a significant commitment from senior management.
We must facilitate reverse brain drain
Prime minister Manmohan Singh on Friday underlined the need for India to find ways to encourage the phenomenon of ‘reverse brain drain’ to boost knowledge economy.
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