India conveys displeasure over Ohio outsourcing ban

Thursday, 23 September 2010, 08:23 IST
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Washington:Describing the state of Ohio's ban on offshore outsourcing by government departments as "ill-advised", India has "firmly" conveyed to the US its displeasure over the move and other protectionist measures, like the hike in visa fees for professionals. "We have put it firmly in our discussions. I feel that the US has seriously registered India's viewpoint as well as concerns of the Indian IT industry. We do hope there will be timely and appropriate responses," Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma told reporters here yesterday after his meeting with top US officials, including Trade Representative Ron Kirk. Sharma was here to attend the Trade Policy Forum (TPF) meet, which is the principle trade dialogue platform between the US and India.
Source: PTI