The Union Cabinet has granted retrospective approval for the Migration and Mobility Agreement signed between India and Italy. The agreement, inked on November 2 by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, facilitates a range of opportunities for Indian students and professionals in Italy.
Key highlights include temporary residence for Indian students for up to a year after their studies, focusing on enhancing people-to-people contacts, fostering mobility, and strengthening cooperation on migration issues. The pact secures India’s advantageous position under Italy’s existing labor mobility pathways, ensuring avenues for post-study opportunities, internships, and professional training.
Additionally, Italy has allocated quotas for non-seasonal and seasonal Indian workers for the coming years. The agreement formalizes joint efforts to enhance mobility pathways, particularly in healthcare sectors, and establishes mechanisms for monitoring and implementation through a dedicated joint working group.
