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 / STUDENT 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
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.
