Recently, The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) flanked by India and the United Kingdom on migration and mobility joint venture.

The MoU is intended at liberalizing the issuance of visas enhancing the mobility of students, researchers, and skilled professionals, and reinforce cooperation on issues linked to unbalanced migration and human trafficking between the two sides.

It would advantage Indian students, academics, and researchers, migrants for professional and economic reasons, and those willing to contribute through various projects to the economic development of both countries.

The government, states, "This MoU can support the innovation ecosystem in both countries by facilitating the free flow of talent."

The Ministry of External Affairs would be closely monitoring the effective implementation of the MoU through the Joint Working Group mechanism. The new migration partnership will see both countries benefit from a new scheme for young Indian and British professionals to live and work in one another's countries, thereby boosting work visas for Indian nationals and enhancing migration cooperation between the two nations.

The agreement will allow thousands of those aged between 18 and 30 years old in India and the UK to work and live in each other's country for up to two years.

British High Commissioner to India, Alex Ellis, states, "The landmark migration and mobility partnership announced today will create new opportunities for young Indian professionals in the UK whilst also enhancing cooperation to ensure our system supports genuine workers and students.”