Karnataka IT minister sees opportunity in US PERM suspension for Indian tech talent
· Business · The Hindu, Business Standard
The US government has suspended eight major Indian technology companies — Infosys, TCS, Wipro, and HCLTech — from the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme, a key pathway for employer-sponsored green cards. Karnataka IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge views the suspension as an opportunity to attract investments by strengthening the State's talent pool rather than forcing talent to relocate. He notes Bengaluru ranks fifth globally in AI skillsets and outlines a roadmap focused on heavy STEM education and higher education gaps. The minister also discusses Karnataka's approach to sustainable data centres and plans to build a deep-tech ecosystem targeting real-world problems.
Why it matters
Indian tech workers face uncertain future prospects and potential cost increases for Indian companies as key employers lose access to the PERM green card pathway, while Bengaluru positions itself as an alternative destination for talent and investment.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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