India looks to free up visas for Chinese technicians, sources say

According to the Economic Times newspaper, the government’s reluctance to review permits contributed to output losses of US$ 15 billion for the electronics manufacturing industry solely over the past four years, citing an industry estimate.

The technicians are required to run Chinese-made technology in Indian high-tech production facilities in sectors ranging from solar panels to steel items and telecoms.

A state official reported that between November and April this year, India submitted nearly 1,600 card programs for Chinese experts.

After the 2020 border conflicts, India stepped up investigation of Taiwanese opportunities, halted planned tasks, and locked down Chinese mobile applications.

Technicians required to operate Chinese-made devices installed in Indian factories in 14 of the country’s covered by a US$ 24 billion project to encourage the production of high-tech electronics items, among others, may receive faster company visas, according to officials.

One of the authorities predicted that a new fast-track website may be established to shorten the current year-old wait for visa approval decisions.

According to another official, the card would allow Chinese specialists to stay for up to six months.