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Russia to Recruit 70,000 Indian Skilled Workers in 2024, Says Foreign Minister
✍️ India Today
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 03:01 AM
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced that Russia will bring in 70,000 Indian skilled workers this year as part of bilateral cooperation.
New Delhi – Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar told reporters that Moscow has agreed to employ 70,000 Indian skilled workers during the current calendar year. The arrangement is being finalised under the existing India‑Russia partnership framework and is expected to address labor shortages in several Russian sectors.
The workers are likely to be deployed in fields such as construction, manufacturing, information technology and other areas where demand for qualified personnel is high. Indian authorities are coordinating with Russian counterparts to streamline visa procedures and ensure that the recruitment process complies with both countries' labor regulations.
Jaishankar described the move as a win‑win for both nations, providing employment opportunities for Indian professionals while supporting Russia's economic recovery. Details on the exact timelines, selection criteria and the role of recruitment agencies are being worked out, and officials said further updates will follow as the program rolls out.
The announcement comes amid broader efforts to deepen economic ties between New Delhi and Moscow, with both sides exploring additional avenues for trade, investment and people‑to‑people contact.
The workers are likely to be deployed in fields such as construction, manufacturing, information technology and other areas where demand for qualified personnel is high. Indian authorities are coordinating with Russian counterparts to streamline visa procedures and ensure that the recruitment process complies with both countries' labor regulations.
Jaishankar described the move as a win‑win for both nations, providing employment opportunities for Indian professionals while supporting Russia's economic recovery. Details on the exact timelines, selection criteria and the role of recruitment agencies are being worked out, and officials said further updates will follow as the program rolls out.
The announcement comes amid broader efforts to deepen economic ties between New Delhi and Moscow, with both sides exploring additional avenues for trade, investment and people‑to‑people contact.