Committed to the welfare of Non-Resident Keralites
Contribution of the Non-Resident Keralities towards the socio- economic growth of Kerala is remarkable. The key objective of NORKA ROOTS is to ensure NRK welfare and to serve as a single kiosk for all information pertaining to them. This government focuses on effectively using the vast experience and knowledge of the NRKs for the development of the state. Government is also committed to ensure that all necessary steps are taken to ensure the safe migration, dignified living and successful rehabilitation of the returnees.
Pinarayi Vijayan
Hon'ble Chief Minister, Kerala
& Chairman, NORKA Roots
SERVICES
PRAVASI ID CARD
(Outside India) Do you live and work outside India? If yes, do you have a Pravasi ID Card? If you don’t, you are indeed missing out on a lot of services and facilities.
(Outside Kerala) Do you live and work outside Kerala? NRK Insurance Card entitles every NRK to avail all services and facilities offered by NORKA Roots.
Skill Upgradation training program intends to impart sufficient job related training to young aspirants who dream of a career abroad.World welcomes the skilled. Get access to the right skills right here.
A distress relief scheme intended to provide time bound financial support to the Pravasi who has returned back to his homeland. The scheme can be availed for medical treatments, death assistance, marriage assistance, purchase of physical aids to combat disability etc. The NRK who applies for the Santhwana scheme should have worked abroad for not less than two years. The annual family income of the applicant should not exceed one lakh rupees.
Financial assistance offered by the Government to the legal heirs for bringing back the mortal remains of the expatriates. NORKA ROOTS offer support in repatriation by way of road, rail or air transportation, whichever is most economical. The fund is offered to the dependents as reimbursement of the expenses. The scheme is to help those who are in extreme financial distress and do not have any other avenue for help or support
Several unskilled and semi skilled laborers migrate to foreign countries each year, in pursuit of employment. Owing to ignorance, lack of awareness about the rules and customs of the foreign country etc leads them into offences that are unintentional. Thus a good number of expatriates get imprisoned. Once released from the jails they are stranded without job, shelter and food. Under Swapnasaphalyam scheme, air tickets are provided to bring back these NRKs to Kerala.
A fund formulated to enhance the welfare activities of the NRKs. The scheme intends to offer additional financial support to NRKs. This support is extended to the NRK and his dependants. Those who have availed benefit under the Santhwana scheme is not eligible to apply for the Chairman’s fund. Those who apply for financial assistance from Chairman’s fund should have worked outside Kerala or abroad for minimum 2 years.
Attractive rehabilitation package that aims at promoting entrepreneurship for returnees and also help them continue living a dignified life. Subsidy for entrepreneurships having a seed capital of upto Rs 30 lakhs is a key feature of NDPREM. MSME’s, Agro industries and other services etc can avail the scheme.
NORKA ROOTS launched free recruitment services to domestic service workers. The appointment to Kuwait region will be on initial contract of 2 years. Selected women aged between 30 and 45 will be given free visa, flight tickets, accommodation and food.
Qualification : Engineering Degree from reputed university /diploma
Salary : As per Industry Standards
Experience Details :Minimum 7 years of experience on onshore and offshore oil and gas design / EPC Company with exposure to the concept, FEED, detail design
Established in 2002, NORA ROOTS is the arm of the state government to promote and execute several welfare activities for millions of Non-resident Keralites across the globe. Key objectives of the agency are to effectively address the challenges faced by the NRKs, protect their rights, rehabilitate the returnees etc. Government also looks forward to use their vast experience and expertise for the development of the state.
Board of Directors
Sri. Pinarayi Vijayan
Hon'ble CM,Chairman
Sri. M.A. Yusuff Ali
Vice Chairman
Sri. C.K. Menon
Vice Chairman
Sri. K. Varadarajan
Resident Vice Chairman
Dr. Ravi Pillai
Director
Sri. M. Anirudhan
Director
Sri. Azad Moopan
Director
Sri. O.V. Musthafa
Director
Sri. C. V. Rappai
Director
Dr. K Ellangovan IAS
Principal Secretary
Sri. Harikrishnan Namboothiri K
CEO
Smt. B. S. Preetha
Joint Secretary, Finance
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