Here is why the US ‘keeps trying to cap visas for Indians’

Indians are one of the biggest leaders of innovation in Silicon Valley and America's tech industry cannot survive without them, the CEO of the Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce Harbir K Bhatia said in an interaction with news agency PTI.

Bhatia talked about America's dependence on skilled Indian immigrants.

"There's a reason why they keep trying to cap the visas because they know we're so well that they just have to put a limit. Otherwise, we could take up all the jobs," she said. She said Indians can thrive in any profession be it tech, farming or healthcare.


"Indians are one of the biggest drivers of innovation in Silicon Valley," Bhatia said in the interview. "The tech industry here wouldn't be the same without them."

India-born CEOs leading the biggest technology companies
Bhatia pointed to historical data suggesting that as many as 40% of Silicon Valley CEOs or founders hailed from South Asia or India. She emphasized the impact Indian-Americans have on major corporations.

"They're leading companies like Google, YouTube, Microsoft - at the CEO or CXO level," Bhatia said. "This doesn't happen by accident."

Bhatia attributes this success to a strong cultural emphasis on hard work and achievement.

"We're always striving for excellence," she explained. "That drive sets us apart."

Praising Indian ingenuity, Bhatia mentioned the concept of 'jugaad', a frugal and flexible approach to problem-solving, she said: "If there's a problem, put a desi on it, you'll find a solution.

"Indians are great at finding solutions," she said.

Bhatia acknowledged the role of Indian outsourcing in powering Silicon Valley's growth.

"The industry thrives on a cost-effective model," she explained. "But it's also the Indian talent here, keeping the lights on for many tech companies."