NRIs Affairs Minister visits Kerala to Explore NORKA Project
Punjab Newsline, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)/ Chandigarh, July 25-
Cabinet 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 Non-Resident Keralites Affairs department.
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 govt 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 department is actively implementing various government plans, schemes, and welfare initiatives for the benefit of the diaspora community.