Bengaluru: Karnataka will launch a programme for Indian tech expats returning home, which is among several initiatives under the new Information Technology (IT) Policy that aims to increase the state’s software exports to Rs 11.5 lakh crore by 2030.

Under the IT Policy 2025-30, approved by the Cabinet on Thursday, the government wants to achieve generation of over 90 lakh direct and indirect jobs. It also aims to increase the IT sector’s contribution to gross state value added (GSVA) from 26% to 36%.

The policy offers an 'IT Talent Return Programme' to support mid-career professionals overseas, which comes amid global layoffs and uncertainty looming over US work visas.

Speaking to DH, IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge said the programme was not conceived because of layoffs or the H1B visa c

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