Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:01pm on 04 Jan 2025,Saturday India Global
India has addressed the heated debate over the H-1B visa program, emphasizing its importance for the tech industry and economic ties between India and the US. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted the mobility of skilled professionals as crucial for mutual benefit. The US issued approximately 78% of H-1B visas to Indian professionals in the fiscal year 2023, underscoring their significant role in the US tech sector. Support for the program has come from figures like President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk, who has pledged to defend the initiative. India seeks to strengthen its economic and technological partnership with the US.
