Infosys founder Narayana Murthy warns of mass migration to these cities due to climate change

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy recently raised concerns about rising climate change concerns in India and warned that it could lead to mass migration in major cities like Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad. Speaking at an event in Pune on Friday, the IT industry veteran pointed out that countries like India, along with many African countries, are particularly vulnerable to the effects of rising temperatures.

He highlighted predictions that in the next 20 to 25 years, some areas of India may become uninhabitable, potentially leading to migration from these areas. Narayana Murthy also emphasized that cities like Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad are already facing significant challenges, including traffic congestion and pollution, which could worsen as migration increases.

“We have to cooperate with politicians and bureaucrats in India, especially the corporate sector, and ensure that mass migration does not happen,” Narayana Murthy was quoted as saying. Tech pioneer Narayana Murthy expressed confidence that politicians and bureaucrats as well as the corporate sector will eventually resolve the issue. Recognizing that Indians often act at the last minute and there may be no immediate action on the matter, they remain optimistic about significant progress by 2030.

Earlier in November, Murthy reiterated his skepticism about the concept of work-life balance and expressed his disappointment with the idea of ​​a five-day work week. He firmly stated that this approach is something he would “take to the grave.”

According to May's Oxford Economics Global Cities Index report, Bengaluru ranked higher than other Indian cities. In the overall ranking, Mumbai is at 427th, Delhi at 350th and Bengaluru at 411th.