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Key Points

• India plays a pivotal role in meeting the global demand for skilled workers.
• There's a significant need for IT professionals in regions like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, GCC, and Eastern Europe.
• Saudi Arabia stands out as the top employer of skilled Indian workers.
• Dhriti Prasanna Mahanta, Business Head, projects a growth rate of 28%-30% for Indian workers in the next five years.

Indian workers have migrated to various parts of the world.

India has emerged as a favored destination for sourcing skilled labor. With a youthful population of 554 million aged between 15-64, India's significance in the global labor market continues to grow. The demand for IT professionals remains high in countries such as Qatar, GCC, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Eastern Europe. Bilateral labor agreements with select nations further bolster India's stature in the global labor landscape, with Saudi Arabia leading in the employment of Indian workers.

The Indian International Skilling Center

The objective of the Indian International Skilling Centre (IISC) Network is to facilitate global workforce mobility by deploying 100,000 skilled Indian candidates abroad, providing pre-departure orientation to 250,000 candidates, and endorsing 25,000 workers through recognition of prior learning assessments and certifications overseas.

Japan and India signed an agreement of Cooperation

In January 2021, India and Japan forged a cooperation agreement to implement the 'Specified Skilled Worker' program between the two countries. Japan introduced this initiative to tackle its labor shortages by welcoming foreign skilled workers possessing specific expertise and skills from India.

List of top 15 countries Where Indians are the first choice

1. United Arab Emirates
2. Saudi Arabia
3. Qatar
4. Germany
5. Netherlands
6. UK
7. Sweden
8. Switzerland
9. Singapore
10. Australia
11. New Zealand
12. Canada
13. USA
14. Japan
15. Malaysia

According to data from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, the count of Indian skilled workers engaged in different nations is:

The most in-demand roles for Indian workers are

• IT
• Construction
• Healthcare
• Data Analytics
• Electrical engineering
• Plumbing, mechanics
• Hospitality
• Sales
• Marketing