Hyderabad: In light of the H-1B visa issues, Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has called on NRIs to invest in Telangana. He encouraged them to contribute their time, finances, and expertise to enhance the development of the state’s rural areas.
The Minister criticized the Central government’s failure in maintaining strong diplomatic ties with the United States. He pointed out that while Telangana seeks foreign investments, current American policies complicate opportunities for students.
He noted that the inability of the Ministry of External Affairs to influence foreign nations indicates a significant lapse on the part of the Indian government.
Prabhakar warned that failed diplomatic efforts lead to aggressive tactics, such as imposing restrictions. He emphasized that these challenges affect students and professionals seeking education and work abroad.
Prabhakar urged talented individuals and leaders in the US, including CEOs of major companies, to bring their skills and investments to Telangana. The state promises to welcome them warmly and create favorable policies. He asked those abroad to invest in improving rural living standards.
He pledged that the state government would support families and professionals impacted by the US’s sharp increase in H-1B visa fees. The state will work with the union government to protect opportunities for its skilled workforce.
Prabhakar expressed concern over the visa fee hike, which affects many Indian professionals, especially from Telangana and the IT sector. He called on IT firms, industry groups, and NRI networks to unite and convey the economic consequences of this move to the US authorities.
He stressed the importance of talent and technology exchange in Indo-US relations. The sudden fee increase creates uncertainty for young professionals and global companies. Prabhakar urged the Government of India to address this issue diplomatically to safeguard the interests of Indian professionals.
