Business leaders have warned that India's information technology industry is heading towards <A HREF="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/6124872.stm">a severe shortage of highly-skilled manpower.</A> They say India will not be able to achieve its targeted growth rates if the issue is not tackled immediately. Young engineers and college graduates lack necessary skills, a conference in the city of Hyderabad was told.