Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Centre Addresses IIT Brain Drain Concerns
The Indian government talked about IIT graduates moving abroad in Parliament.
Some people in Parliament are worried about this brain drain, but the government says it's up to each person to choose.
The government also mentioned that IITs are doing things to help graduates get jobs, like having meetings with companies.
The reasons why graduates might move abroad include things like money, loans, and wanting to study or work in different countries.
Parliament expresses concerns about IIT graduates moving abroad.
The Centre states that going abroad is a matter of individual choice.
IITs have introduced initiatives to improve placement outcomes.
Factors influencing migration include affordability and exposure to foreign societies.
MP Mala Roy sought details on campus placements and migration reasons.
- Who
- Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar and MP Mala Roy
- What
- Discussion on IIT graduates migrating abroad
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Lok Sabha
- Why
- To address concerns about the brain drain of IIT graduates
Parliament Concerns
Government Stance
Brain Drain
Parliament Concerns
Parliament expresses concerns about the brain drain of IIT graduates moving abroad.
Government Stance
The Centre states that going abroad is a matter of individual will and choice.
- Minister of State for Education
- Sukanta Majumdar
- MP Raising the Question
- Mala Roy
- Initiatives by IITs
- Academia-industry conclaves, business summits
- Factors Influencing Migration
- Affordability, education loans, exposure to foreign societies, aptitude for specific fields
