Chasing the Indian Dream

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Decades ago, millions of Indians left their country in search of a better life in the West.


The contribution of Indian immigrants around the world has changed the landscape of many nations - in business, healthcare, popular culture and cuisine, to give just a few examples.

But today, there is a reverse trend on the rise. Thousands of people from the West are packing their bags and heading to India.

A few decades ago, the idea of India as a place to further a career or seek a better quality of life might have been unthinkable, but today, the country is attracting high-calibre graduates and professionals who are pursuing just that.

Between March 2009 and 2010 alone, a record 30,000 people left Britain to settle in India, lured by the economic opportunities the country now offers.

The International Monetary Fund predicts a growth rate of 4.9% this year. This might be lower than in previous years, but it's still attracting expatriates who see little opportunity in the West. Britain remains in a recession, for example.

Many of those making the move are the children of those who once left.

In 2005 the Indian government allowed the children and grandchildren of those born in India (as well as those who'd given up citizenship) to apply for lifelong visas, making it much easier for people of Indian origin to move to the country. Since it began more than 1.1 million people have taken up this offer.

Moving to an emerging economy such as India brings with it challenges as well as opportunities.

In an eight-week season, "The Indian Dream", the BBC will be exploring this trend, and speaking to people who are part of it.

BBC News - Chasing the Indian Dream

 

[mfreak]

So these guys make visa laws tough for us and they are immigrating to an already crowded country????

 

[shahadat hussain]

This is a repost !!!!

 

[KRAIT]

Good initiative, We need to attract these Indians and other nation's people to work in our country and bring their knowledge and know-how. We all know what German scientists did for US. We can employ these scientists and researchers which will certainly boost our capabilities.

Their work culture especially their professionalism and timely delivery of the work assigned can change our private and most importantly public sector (if we employ them in it).

There should be a balanced flow of immigration and emigration.

30,000 is still a huge number. Its against all the common notions that India is not a safe bet.

 

[ajtr]

Is it chasing an indian dream or chasing a mirage?????

 

[INDIC]

That's true. In 1990s I saw many of our elders thinking of migrating to America but such thought are rare in present generation in India.

 

[mfreak]

Is it chasing an indian dream or chasing a mirage?????

Its not Pakistani dream we are talkin about. All Pakistanis do is dream of India....or rather taking its territory

 

[KRAIT]

That's true. In 1990s I saw many of our elders thinking of migrating to America but such thought are rare in present generation in India.

Many people still think to migrate because of portrayal of west.

Nostalgia increases when one see similar opportunity in India as his/her present work.

Indians have migrated to various part of the world and have been successful. Their return may be beneficial and may bring something negative too. For modernization we shouldn't forget our traditions.

So there will be some difference created and hope there won't be a gap created to an extent that it becomes unbearable. This will be a gradual change and currently it may not be considered as matter of concern.

 

[nForce]

Indians are hard working..they should stay there and help their country to achieve new height.

Its not like we always we always love to migrate to other countries.The problem is many like me work for companies which have clients in the West.So,we have to go to the client from time to time,whether we enjoy it or not.