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Background
Overview
Brain drain impacts India's human capital, productivity, innovation capacity, and the realization of its demographic dividend. It is a significant socio-economic challenge with direct implications for national development and policy formulation.
Brain drain refers to the emigration of highly skilled or educated individuals from their home country to another, often for better opportunities or quality of life. For India, retaining its top talent is critical for leveraging its demographic dividend, fostering innovation, and sustaining long-term economic growth.