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Russia to Admit 70,000 Indian Skilled Workers in 2024, Says External Affairs Minister
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🗓 04 Oct 2026, 10:31 AM
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said Russia will take 70,000 Indian skilled workers this year under a new labour cooperation framework.
External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar announced that Russia has agreed to receive 70,000 Indian skilled workers during 2024 as part of a bilateral labour cooperation initiative.
The decision follows high‑level talks between New Delhi and Moscow aimed at addressing Russia's shortage of qualified personnel in sectors such as construction, information technology, and manufacturing.
Indian government agencies will coordinate recruitment, skill certification and visa processing, while Russian authorities have pledged fair wages, safe working conditions and accommodation for the incoming workforce.
The scheme is expected to create new employment avenues for Indian workers and deepen economic ties between the two nations.
Further specifics regarding sector‑wise allocation or exact timelines were not disclosed at the press briefing.
The decision follows high‑level talks between New Delhi and Moscow aimed at addressing Russia's shortage of qualified personnel in sectors such as construction, information technology, and manufacturing.
Indian government agencies will coordinate recruitment, skill certification and visa processing, while Russian authorities have pledged fair wages, safe working conditions and accommodation for the incoming workforce.
The scheme is expected to create new employment avenues for Indian workers and deepen economic ties between the two nations.
Further specifics regarding sector‑wise allocation or exact timelines were not disclosed at the press briefing.