- NRIs Affairs Minister visits Kerala to Explore NORKA Project
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)/ Chandigarh, July 25:
Punjab NRIs Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal announced that the state will adopt the Kerala model to check illegal migration as well as to ensure basic facilities to the NRIs. The announcement comes during Dhaliwal’s visit to Kerala, where he studied the successful initiatives of the NORKA (Non-Resident Keralites Affairs) department.
Mr. Dhaliwal praised the Kerala model for its effective measures in preventing illegal migration and ensuring the safe and legal migration of workers. He exhorted that Punjab will replicate similar strategies to protect its citizens from illegal migration and ensure their welfare.
The Punjab government will establish a dedicated agency, similar to NORKA, to regulate migration and provide support to Punjabi NRIs. The agency will focus on Preventing illegal migration, Promoting safe and legal migration, Providing welfare services to NRIs, Enhancing skill development and employment opportunities.
The Cabinet Minister assured that the Punjab government is committed to safeguarding the interests of its citizens and will take all necessary steps to prevent illegal migration.
Pertinently, The Field Agency of the NORKA (Non-Resident Keralites Affairs) department is actively implementing various government plans, schemes, and welfare initiatives for the benefit of the diaspora community. The Field Agency is working tirelessly to ensure that the diaspora community has access to various government programs and services. These initiatives aim to improve the lives of non-resident Keralites and provide them with necessary support and assistance.
The delegation included Mr. Dilip Kumar, Principal Secretary, Deptt. of NRI Affairs, Punjab, Mr. Praveen Kumar Sinha, ADGP NRI Wing. Punjab, Mr. Paramjit Singh, Additional Secretary, Deptt. of NRI Affair, Mr. Darbara Singh Randhawa, Executive Director NRI Sabha.
On this occasion NRI Cell, Dr. K. Vasuki, Secretary Norka, Ajith Kolassery, CEO Norka Roots, Geetka Lekshmi, CEO, Parvasi Welfare Board, Sindu S., Additional Secretary to Govt., Feroze Shah R.M., Manager (Projests), Norka Roots, Kavi Priya K., Assistant, Norka Roots were present.
