The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed an MoU with GATI Foundation (Global Access to Talent from India) to strengthen overseas workforce mobility and expand structured global employment opportunities for Indian workers.
Key Highlights
| Aspect | Details |
| Ministry | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) |
| Partner | GATI Foundation |
| Focus | Global Skill Mobility & Overseas Employment |
| Nature | First Central Government partnership for GATI Foundation |
| Objective | Strengthen coordination & expand global workforce pathways |
Aim of the MoU
- Align national skilling priorities with state-level implementation
- Strengthen institutional coordination between Centre and States
- Build a unified national framework for global workforce mobility
- Position India as a Global Skills Capital by 2047
Key Objectives & Components
1. Strengthening Global Workforce Mobility
- Create structured overseas employment pathways
- Respond effectively to global labour market demand
2. Institutional Coordination
- Improve Centre–State collaboration
- Align policy, implementation, and messaging across stakeholders
3. Research & Ecosystem Development
- Facilitate:
- Research on global skills demand
- Policy inputs
- Stakeholder consultations
4. Ethical & Structured Migration
- Promote safe, legal, and ethical overseas employment
- Reduce informal or exploitative migration pathways
Significance of the Partnership
| Area | Impact |
| Employment | Expands global job opportunities for Indian workers |
| Skilling | Aligns training with international labour demand |
| Governance | Improves coordination between Centre & States |
| Economy | Enhances remittances and global workforce presence |
| Global Positioning | Moves India towards becoming a “Global Skills Hub” |
About GATI Foundation
| Feature | Details |
| Full Form | Global Access to Talent from India |
| Nature | Non-profit organisation |
| Focus | Global skill mobility ecosystem |
| Role | Connects Indian talent with global job markets |
Functions:
- Builds structured overseas employment pathways
- Works with:
- Governments
- Industry
- International organisations
Global Skill Mobility
- Refers to movement of skilled workers across countries
- Driven by:
- Ageing populations in developed nations
- Skill shortages globally
- India has a large demographic dividend, making it a key supplier of skilled manpower
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
| Feature | Details |
| Established | 2014 |
| Purpose | Skill development, vocational training, entrepreneurship promotion |
| Key Initiative | Skill India Mission |
Skill India Mission
| Feature | Details |
| Launch Year | 2015 |
| Objective | Train millions of youth in employable skills |
| Focus | Industry-relevant skills, employability, entrepreneurship |