Abstract
This report attempts to outline key drivers that are boosting the growth of the ICT workforce in India, and how this could potentially be leveraged to facilitate labour migration to the EU, specifically in the ICT sector. The shortage of a skilled ICT workforce in the EU is on the rise, with projections suggesting an urgent need for skilled ICT professionals to meet the shortfall. Moreover, technological innovation in key sectors is taking place at a breakneck speed, which will lead to an exponential rise in demand for skilled ICT professionals. This stark background has fostered new mobility pathways for skilled professionals in several EU Member States. Moreover, attracting prospective students is another component of this mobility surge, as they could integrate into the labour market and contribute to reducing the current shortage.