IT industry's dependency on visas to decline further: New Nasscom chairman

Future skills programme is one of those which will ensure that there is availability of talent with the right skills in new technologies, said Rishad Premji

Rishad Premji, chief strategy officer and Board member at India’s third-largest IT services company Wipro, on Tuesday assumed the chairmanship of industry body Nasscom. In an interview with Bibhu Mishra, he talks about how the industry body is trying to address various issues. Edited excerpts.

You are taking up the mantle for representing the IT industry probably at one of the most difficult times. What will be your immediate priorities?

I am very honoured, humbled and privileged to have this opportunity to be a part of this iconic industry body that has had so much impact. Nasscom has identified fewer