Brain drain is not a bain …

For the Motion

Worthy Chairperson, Secretary and Dear Students,

Today, I Sameer, stand before you to speak for the motion, ‘Brain drain is not a bane for a developing country like India’.
We all are aware that India is developing its economy faster than any other country in the world by taking advantage of its ‘demographic dividend’. The term ‘demographic dividend’ refers to the freeing up of resources for a country’s economic development, when it switches from an agrarian to an industrial economy. It wouldn't be a surprise if this lasted 20 to 30 years. In the initial stages of this transition, fertility rates fall, leading to a labour force that is temporarily growing faster than the population dependent on it. During this time, per capita income grows more rapidly, given that all else is equal. Many people migrate to abroad from India for better prospects and in India, a growing labour force provides adequate replacements. In fact, this so called ‘brain drain’ improves the chances of competency among the people looking for employment. Otherwise, they would either be underemployed or be totally unemployed. Thus, we can definitely say that brain drain is not a bane for a developing country like India.

Thank you!

Against the Motion

Worthy Chairperson, Secretary and Dear Students,

Today, I Kaveri, stand before you to speak against the motion, ‘Brain drain is not a bane for a developing country like India’.

Brain drain is defined as the migration of the competent people of a country i.e. the intellectuals and the skilled workers to another country. The migration could be due to several reasons including the desire of a better living standard and quality of life, higher salaries, access to advanced technology and more stable political conditions etc.
Usually, the intellectuals and the skilled workers of a country migrate as a result of their dissatisfaction from the current opportunities and life that they prevail. The migration of such people translates into a big loss of considerable resources to their own country. However, the recipient countries get major advantages despite not having spent any money on their education or life. These migrants are some of the most expensive resources of a developing country like India because of their training in terms of material, cost and time.
Thus, India’s development is severely hampered by these people leaving the country, particularly because it results in many gaps in vital industries and key positions. This significantly hampers development of the nation. Thus, we can definitely say that brain drain is a bane for a developing country like India. 

Thank you!