India, Nov. 30 -- There have to be guardrails for an ethical ecosystem:

If India builds the right foundation, it can become a trusted, neutral hub for global workforce solutions. It can supply skilled professionals to the world while protecting their dignity, rights, and aspirations.

It's time to view talent exports as strategic diplomacy, not just economic migration. By formalising, de-risking, and scaling the ecosystem, India can transform its young workforce into a global development force.

This article is authored by Dnyaneshwar Mulay, former High Commissioner of India to Maldives and member, Advisory Board, BorderPlus and Mayank Kumar, co-founder, BorderPlus & upGrad.

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