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NRI Policy of Karnataka


Annexure to G.O. No. CI 207 SPI 2016, Dated 02.12.2016

Commerce & Industries DepartmentGovernment of Karnataka



Table of Contents

Sl. No. Particulars Page No

1 Government Order on NRI Policy 5

2 Preamble 7

3 Vision 8

4 Mission 9

5 Objectives 9

6 Strategies 10

7 Policy measures 10

8 Definitions 23

9 Government Order on ConstitutionofNon-Resident IndianCommittee,Karnataka 24

11 Government Order on ConstitutionofaHighLevel Departmental Monitoring CommitteeunderNRIPolicyofKarnataka 28

12 Government Order on ConstitutionofaDistrictLevel NRIs/NRKsWelfareCommitteeunderNRIPolicyofKarnataka 30

13 ContactdetailsofImportantMEAOffices 32

14 ContactdetailsofImportantOffcers 33

15 ContactdetailsofConveners, DistrictLevelNRIs/NRKsWelfareCommittee 34



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FOREWORD

I am very much delighted and pleased to present the Non-Resident Indian Policy of Karnataka. The vision of this policy is to play a catalytic role in building sustainable linkages between the Karnataka State and Non-Resident Indians/Kannadigas across the globe, to build a progressive, vibrant and prosperous Karnataka.

Karnataka is the seventh-largest State in India by area and the eighth- largest by population. Its people-Kannadigas-represent Karnataka all over the world and are known for their high skills and their significant contribution to the development of countries where they reside. They are well entrenched to play a progressively greater role in strengthening ties between Karnataka and those countries, besides, making valuable contribution to Karnataka’s development.

The NRI Policy of the State comprehensively looks into not only the aspirations, requirements and expectations of the Kannadigas’ diaspora, but also, their role in the economic, social and technological development of Karnataka. It also touches upon the measures to resolve the issues faced by them apart from working out country-specific plans for forging a mutually beneficial relationship between the NRIs of Karnataka origin and the State.

I commend the Department of Commerce and Industries and NRI forum for preparing this unique policy.

I welcome NRI’s, specially those from Karnataka, to take advantage of our policy and be worthy partners in our progress.

Date: 29/12/16 Place: Bengaluru

SiddaramaiahHon’ble Chief Minister

Government of Karnataka


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MESSAGE

India today has one of the world’s largest and most successful “diaspora”, with a large number of expatriate Indians and people of Indian origin living across nearly 185 countries. According to a recent report, the top 15 countries in descending order with large overseas Indian population include USA, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Myanmar, UAE, UK, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Canada, Mauritius, Kuwait, Oman, Singapore, Qatar and Nepal.

India’s diaspora, though small relative to the country’s domestic population, is disproportionately skilled, educated and wealthy. India needs to fully leverage the potential of this accomplished group, which includes US senators, Nobel laureates, CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and prize-winning authors etc and facilitate their active interaction with the land of their forefathers.

I am glad that the NRI Policy of the State not only looks into forging relations with the Indian Diaspora, it also looks into the welfare and well being of the NRIs/NRKs, promotion of culture & festivities, art & culture among NRIs/NRKs, disseminate the information on opportunities in the overseas market, skilling and also encourage Kannadigas to take up overseas employment.

I congratulate the Commerce and Industries Department for bringing out the NRI Policy of Karnataka and hope the NRIs/ NRKs make the best use of the policy initiatives.


R.V.DeshpandeMinister for Large & Medium Industries

and Infrastructure DevelopmentGovernment of Karnataka


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MESSAGE

I am delighted to greet you soon after having assumed charge as Deputy Chairman, NRI Forum, Government of Karnataka. My new position is a great opportunity for me to be of service to the NRK community, deploying the long experience I have acquired at the national and international level of interacting with the Indian community abroad. I am confident that the interest of the Government and the people of Karnataka in our brothers and sisters abroad will be reflected in our NRI Policy

I do realize that the overseas Indians, whether they are in the developed countries or in the developing countries, are constantly facing new challenges. But if history is the judge, we know that they are capable of dealing with these challenges and will prove themselves capable of doing well for themselves, their families, the state and the nation. The events in Burma, Uganda, Fiji, South Africa, Malaysia and the Caribbean are lessons in adaptability, mutuality and courage for them. They have also the model of the most celebrated of all Indians, who lived abroad, Mahatma Gandhi.

India will have the largest young working force in the world in the next few years. We will be called upon to take up many new jobs, which have not even been invented yet. If we give our young generation appropriate education and skills, they will be in greater demand around the globe. Therefore, I remain optimistic that the strength of the Indian community abroad will grow rather than diminish in the future.

The Government of Karnataka, under our dynamic Chief Minister, is acutely aware of the challenges and opportunities the NRKs will have in the future. With his vision and goodwill, I hope to do my best for the welfare of the NRK community. I am sure I shall get the guidance and support of all, whether in India or abroad.


Dr. Arathi KrishnaDeputy Chairman, NRI Forum, Karnataka

Government of Karnataka


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PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

Sub: NRI Policy of Karnataka

Preamble:

ThehistoryofemigrationfromIndiahasitsorigininthepre-colonialtimes.Overtheyears,theIndiandiasporahastransformeditselfintoaninfluentialglobalcommunity and have established themselves as one of the successful diasporain the world—both economically and politically, with many persons of Indianorigin(PIOs)occupyingimportantpositionsinthepoliticsandgovernanceintheircountriesofdestination.

ThePlanningCommissionofIndia,inits12thPlandiscussions,indicatesthatwhilethe“demographicdividend”accountsforIndiahavingworld’syoungestworkforcewithamedianagewaybelowthatofChinaandOrganisationforEconomicCo-operationandDevelopment(OECD)Countries,theglobaleconomyisexpectedtowitnessaskilledmanpowershortagetotheextentofaround56millionby2020.

OverseasKannadigas,includingtheKannadigadiasporaandtheNRIsfromtheStateofKarnatakalargelycompriseofsuccessfulprofessionalswhohavemigratedabroadeitherforhigherstudiesortoworkinmajormultinationalcorporations.

Realizing the need for forging a symbiotic relationship between Karnatakaand its diaspora, the StateGovernment has set upNon-Resident Indian Forum,Karnataka.ThisForumhasbeenplayingaveryvitalroleinstrengtheninglinkagesbetweentheKarnatakadiasporaandseveralculturalorganizationsspreadacrosstheglobeapartfrommotivatingthemtobringininvestmentstoKarnatakaState.

Itisproposedtobringinapolicywhichcomprehensivelylooksintothewelfareof the NRIs/NRKs right from providing information on overseas employmentopportunities,orientationprograms,assisting in clearances,aonepoint contactinKarnatakaforalloverseasKannadigasapartfromworkingoutcountry-specificplansforforgingamutuallybeneficialrelationshipwiththeNRIs/NRKs.


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The policy proposes to exploit the “demographic dividend” encourageKannadigas upgrade the skills and take up overseas opportunities tomeet theskilledmanpowerrequirementsabroadandalsotoplayaactiveroleinbringingNonResidentIndians(NRIs)&NonResidentKannadigas(NRKs)whohaveexcelledintheirrespectivecountriesofstaytocontributetheirmight/knowledgeetctoIndia’s/Karnataka’sdevelopment.ApartfromthisthewelfareofNRIs/NRKslivingabroadneedtobeaddressed.

Inthelightoftheabove,adecisionhasbeentakenbytheGovernmenttoformulateandadoptaNRIPolicyofKarnataka.

Hencethefollowingorder:

GOVERNMENT ORDER No: CI 207 SPI 2016, BENGALURU, DATED: 02.12.2016

Inthecircumstancesexplained inthepreamble,Government ispleasedtoannouncetheNRIPolicyofKarnatakaasdetailedinAnnexuretothisorder.

ThePolicyshallcomeintoeffectfrom02.12.2016andwillbevalidforaperiodoffiveyearsortillanewpolicyisannounced.

Thisorder issueswiththeconcurrenceofFinanceDepartment,NRIForumletterdated:08.08.2016/28.10.2016,LabourDepartmentU.O.NoteNo.LD/374/ETI/2016, dated: 04.11.2016, TourismDepartment videU.O.NoteNo. TD/242/pravayo/2016, dated: 26.10.2016, IT, BT, S&T Department vide U.O. Note No.ITD/10/PRM/2016,dated:26.09.2016,HomeDept.videU.O.NoteNo.HD/535/PMS/2016,dated:24.08.2016,DPAR(AR)DepartmentvideNoteNo.DPAR/137/EASU/2016,dated03.11.2016andCabinetapprovaldated23.11.2016.

ByOrderandinthenameofthe GovernorofKarnataka,

(D.V. PRASAD) AdditionalChiefSecretarytoGovt., Commerce&IndustriesDept.


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Annexure to G.O. No.CI 207 SPI 2016, dated 02.12.2016


1. Preamble

Indian diaspora is the second largest diaspora in theworldwith a spreadacrossnearly185countries.TheMinistryofExternalAffairs (previouslyMinistryofOverseasIndianAffairs),in2015,hasestimatedthattherearecurrently28.45millionOverseasIndians.Thisincludes11.3millionPeopleofIndianOrigin(PIOs)and17.07millionNon-ResidentIndians(NRIs).Accordingtothe2015estimatesasquotedabove,thetop15countriesindescendingorderwithlargeOverseasIndianpopulation include USA, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Myanmar, UAE, UK, Sri Lanka,SouthAfrica,Canada,Mauritius,Kuwait,Oman,Singapore,QatarandNepal.

ThehistoryofemigrationfromIndiahasitsorigininthepre-colonialtimes.However,thecurrentdayIndiandiasporaisanoutcomeofemigrationduringthecolonialandIndia’spost-independencetimes.Severalformsofemigrationsuchasindenture,kangani/maistry,freeorpassagemigrants,emigrationtothewestandtotheGulfarewelldocumented.Overtheyears,theIndiandiasporahastransformeditself intoan influentialglobalcommunity. Ithasestablished itselfasoneof thesuccessful diasporas in theworld—botheconomically andpolitically,withmanypersonsof Indianorigin (PIOs)occupying importantpositions in thepoliticsandgovernance in theircountriesofdestination.OverseasKannadigas, includingtheKannadigadiasporaandtheNRIsfromtheStateofKarnatakalargelycompriseofsuccessfulprofessionalswhohavemigratedabroadeitherforhigherstudiesortoworkinmajormultinationalcorporations.

Post-2004-after an exclusive Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs wasestablished by the Government of India-many Indian States have taken theinitiativeofengagingwiththeirOverseasIndiansthroughstate-specificinstitutionalmechanismsandengagementmeasures.WhilesomeStatessuchasGujaratandBihar have established Foundations such as theNRG Foundation (Gujarat), andBiharFoundation(Bihar);otherStateshaveestablished full-fledgedGovernmentdepartments(NRIDepartment,UttarPradesh;NRIAffairsDepartment,Punjab)to


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engagewithOverseasIndians,withparticularemphasisonpeoplehavingoriginintheirrespectiveStates.

Karnatakabeing theseventh-largestState in Indiabyareaand theeighth-largest by population, Kannadigas - the people, represent Karnataka all overtheworldandareknownforhighskillandtheircontributionstotherespectivecountrieswheretheylive.

In view of the vital contributions that are being made by Non ResidentIndians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) & particularly Non ResidentKannadigas(NRKs)tothesocietieswheretheyresideandthefactthattheyarewell situated toplayaprogressivelygreater role in strengtheningtiesbetweenIndia / Karnatakaand those countries, besidesmaking contribution to India’s /Karnataka’sdevelopment.ThereisalsoaneedtolookatthewelfareofNRIs/NRKslivingabroadwhichisconduciveandcomplementingtheeffortsofGovernmentofIndiainfacilitatingtheirlinkswithIndiawithafocusonKarnataka.

Realizing theneed for forging a symbiotic relationshipbetweenKarnatakaand itsdiaspora, theStateGovernmenthassetupNon-Resident IndianForum,Karnataka.ThisForumhasbeenplayingaveryvitalroleinstrengtheninglinkagesbetweentheKarnatakadiasporaandseveralculturalorganizationsspreadacrosstheglobeapartfrommotivatingthemtobringininvestmentstoKarnatakaState.

TheStateGovernmentnowproposestoformulateanNRIPolicyfortheStatewhich comprehensively looks into aspirations, requirements, and expectationsof the Indian / Kannadigas diaspora, their role in the economic, social andtechnological development of Karnataka, themeasures to resolve their issues/problems,ifany,facedbythemapartfromworkingoutcountry-specificplansforforgingamutuallybeneficialrelationshipwiththeNRIs/NRKs.

2. Vision

To play a catalytic role in building sustainable linkages between theKarnatakaStateandNon-ResidentKannadigasacross theglobe, tobuildaprogressive,vibrantandprosperousKarnataka.


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3. Mission

• Tolookintoaspirations,requirements,andexpectationsoftheIndian/Kannadigasdiasporaandbringthemclosertotheirroots.

• TofullyleveragethepotentialofaccomplishedgroupofNRIs/NRKs.

• TofacilitateNRIs/NRKsintheareasofinvestments,trade,transferofknow-how,R&D,etc.

• ToPromoteBrandBengaluru/Karnataka.

• Toconceiveandimplementeffectiveschemesandprogramstoachievethesegoals.

4. Objectives

• ToconnectwithNRIs/NRKsonasustainablebasisandaddresstheirneedsandconcerns.

• Totapthe immensetechnical,managerial&otherskills / resourcesanddovetailthemwithpoliciesanddevelopmentoftheState.

• TocreateanenablingenvironmentandfacilitateinvestmentproposalsofNRIs/NRKsintoKarnatakaformutualgains.

• TocreateaninstitutionalmechanismtomonitorthegeneralwelfareofNRIs/NRKs.

• Intimesofcrises,identifyandaddresstheissueswithinthefunctionalauthorities in the State Government and with the Government ofIndia.


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5. Strategies

• Creating a mechanism for well being of NRIs/NRKs and socio-economicdevelopmentoftheState.

• Creatinganetworkof“Non-ResidentKannadigas”andorganizations.

• ConnectingNRIs/NRKs&engagingtheminsocialanddevelopmentprojects.

• ConnectingNRIs/NRKsorganizationsacrosstheGlobe

• FacilitationofNRIs/NRKsinvestmentsinKarnataka

• FacilitationofknowledgetransferbyNRKs

• FacilitationofGeneralWelfareissuesofNRIs/NRKs

6. Policy Measures

6.1 Creating a mechanism for well being of NRIs/NRKs and socio-economic development of the State

6.1.1 Strengthen NRI Forum in the State

The Non Resident Indian Forum Karnataka has beenformed to forge a symbiotic relationship betweenKarnatakaand its diaspora. The Forum provides information on socio-economic activities of Karnataka State and its developmentandalsocoordinateinvestmentintheStateacrossallpotentialsectors.

NRI Forum would be broad based by includingrepresentations of experts from various fields who have indepth knowledge of the needs of NRIs/NRKs and draw upthe knowledge reservoir of diasporas for development andpromotion of Karnataka’s literature, cultural and heritageactivitiesoverseas&thedevelopmentoftheState.

An exclusive helpline would be set up to provideadvisoryservicesonvarious issues relatedtomobilizationofinvestments,acquiringanddisposingofproperties,grievanceredressal,registrationofcomplaints,etc.


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This Forum would act as ‘One Stop Source’ for NRIs/NRKs&asabridgebetween theStateand NRIs/NRKs/PIOs/their associations abroad for enhancing cooperation in thedevelopment of infrastructure, education, health and otherareasofmutualinterest.

6.1.2 State level and District level NRIs/NRKs Welfare Committees

AState levelNRI Committeeunder theChairmanshipofHon’bleChiefMinisterwithothermembersisalreadyinplace (G.O.No.DPAR/68/ShiSaNe/2008dtd05/08/2008)toaddressvariousissuesofNRIs.

It is proposed to form District level NRIs/NRKs WelfareCommittee headed by the respective Deputy CommissionerwithDistrictSuperintendentofPolice,AssistantCommissioner/s& Tahsildar/s as members with Assistant Commissioner inrespectiveDistrictHeadQuartersastheconvener.TheDistrictlevelWelfareCommitteewillco-ordinateandsupporttheStateLevelNRICommittee.

6.2 Creating a network of “Non-Resident Kannadigas” and organizations.

6.2.1 Creation of a Database on NRIs/NRKs

ForaneffectivecommunicationwithNRIs/NRKsdiasporasaninteractivecloudbasedwebsitewillbedevelopedwhichwillhave a comprehensive NRIs/NRKs database of individuals aswellasassociations/organizationsacrosstheGlobe.

A NRIs/NRKs e-Directory of registered members willbe available on the website for communication with othermemberswithfacilitiessuchassharedgalleries,sharedvideos,sharedevents,etc.

The NRIs/NRKs diaspora would be connected on allavailable social media such as twitter, facebook, Instagram,LinkedInandotherstoprovideanonline interfaceforsharingtheirviews,issues,experiences,etc.


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6.2.2 Non Resident Kannadiga (NRK) Card

TheNRIs/NRKs diasporawould be encouraged to enrolandgetanNRKcard, adistinguished identity forNRKs,withaviewtoconnecteveryKannadigawiththeirorigin.Thecardwouldbeco-brandedwithleadingBank/Corporatewhichwilloffer special value privilege to NRKs including discounts athotels,jewelleryshowrooms,hospitals,etc.apartfromspeedyservicesfromalldepartmentoftheStateGovernment.

Tie upwith insurance companieswould be explored toavailaccidentcoverofuptoRs.2.00lakhsormoreduringthevisitofNRKstoIndiaforallNRKcardholderswithanominalfee.

6.3 Connecting NRIs/NRKs & engaging them in social and development projects

6.3.1 Promotion of Kannada and Karnataka’s festivities among NRIs/NRKs

InassociationwiththeKannadaandCultureDepartment,Primary and Secondary Education Department & KannadaAbhivruddhiPradhikara,NRI forumwill develop self learningmaterialandwouldhost iton thewebsite to facilitateNRIs/NRKsandtheirChildrenwhohavenotreceivedformalKannadaeducation to get connected to theirmother tongue and getcertificationofproficiencyinKannadalanguage.Likewise,thebackground audio/videomaterial on the festivals, culture ofdifferent regionsofKarnatakawill bemadeavailable for thebenefitof the younger generations abroad. Effortswouldbemade to facilitate Know Karnataka programs for children ofKannadigadiasporaandcollaboratewithGovernmentofIndiainthisregard.

6.3.2 Promotion of Art and Culture of Karnataka

InassociationwiththeKannadaandCultureDepartment,well structured exchange programs will be organized topromoteart,yogaandculturalactivities.Avenueswillalsobecreatedforconductingseminarstoencouragesynchronization


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of thoughtsand ideasprevalent in thecountriesof residenceofNRIs/NRKswith thecurrentscenario inKarnatakaandviceversa.

6.3.3 Special Tourism Package for NRIs/NRKs

Karnataka is known as the land of many opportunities,NRIs/NRKswould bemotivated to invest in tourism industry,especially innature,heritage,medical, adventure,hospitality,tourism,ecotourismsector,etc.Aconceptofspecificadoptionoftouristsiteswouldalsobemadeavailablewiththenecessaryrequisites.

Specialpackages specifically structured tocater toNRIs/NRKsduringtheirvisitswouldbemadeavailableonthetourismdepartment’swebsite.

6.3.4 “Namma Ooru-Namma Nadu” initiative for NRIs/NRKs

A very good number of NRIs/NRKs have continuouslycontributed towards their motherland mainly towardsupgrading their schools, local templesandhavebecomepartofthedevelopmentoftheState.NRIForumwillmakeavailableandfacilitatedovetailingofdevelopmentschemesoftheStateincludingthatofpanchayathsonthewebandwouldfacilitateparticipationofNRIs/NRKs.TheNRIforumwouldalsofacilitateany development project proposed by NRIs/NRKs in theirchosenareawithrespectiveStateDepartment/Authorities.

Acompilationofthesephilanthropicworktoappreciate,recognize the contribution of NRIs/NRKs would be updatedfinancialyearwiseandmadeavailableonline.

NRI Forum Karnataka will work closely with the IndiaDevelopment Foundation of Overseas Indians (IDF-OI), aTrustestablishedtoserveasacredibleinstitutionalavenuetoenable overseas Indians to engage in social and development projects in India. The Trust is exempt from the provisions ofForeignContributionRegulationAct(FCRA),2010andfacilitatesoverseas Indian philanthropy into flagship initiatives of bothGovernmentofIndiaandGovernmentofKarnataka.


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6.4 Connecting NRIs/NRKs organizations across the Globe

6.4.1 Encourage Kannada Kootas all over the world

KannadigasrepresentKarnatakaallovertheworldandareknownforsocializing.WithaviewtoconnectwithotherNRIs/NRKsandthosebackhomeinKarnataka&withamandatetounite the activities of all Kannadigas, integrate, coordinate,networkpromotionandpreservationofKannadalanguage&culture, cross-border cultural activities etc., NRIs/NRKs haveformed Kannada Kootas which have been successful in theUSA.

Kannadigas would be encouraged to form KannadaKootasineveryregionoftherespectivecountriesoftheirstaytopromoteandpreserveKannada languageandcultureandconnectwithothers.

6.4.2 Participation in Pravasi Bharathiya Divas

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India,celebratesPravasiBharatiyaDivas(PBD)on9thJanuaryeveryyeartomarkthecontributionofOverseasIndiancommunityin thedevelopmentof India. January9thwas chosenas thedaytocelebratethisoccasionsinceitwasonthisdayin1915thatMahatmaGandhi,thegreatestPravasi,returnedtoIndiafromSouthAfrica, led India’s freedomstruggleand changedthelivesofIndiansforever.

Every alternate year of the event, individuals ofexceptionalmerit are honouredwith the prestigious PravasiBharatiya Samman Award to appreciate their role in India’sgrowth. The event also provides a forum for discussing keyissuesconcerningtheIndiandiaspora.

Government of Karnataka as one of the leading Statesparticipates in Pravasi Bharathiya Divas and proposes toidentify and felicitate one outstanding individual who haseitherlinksthroughorigininKarnatakaorhascontributedtothedevelopmentintheStateofKarnatakainalternateyearofPBDwiththetitle ‘NRK of the Year’.


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6.5 Facilitation of NRIs/NRKs investments in Karnataka

6.5.1 Promotion of economic & knowledge engagement of NRIs/NRKs.

The NRI Forum in association with Overseas IndianFacilitationCentre(OIFC)wouldactasthefirstpointofcontactfor business and investment related information for NRIs/NRKs andbring in updates onGovernment’s policies, articlesbyexperts,webinarson topicsof interest to Indiandiaspora,projectionof investmentopportunities inKarnataka, facilitateB2B&B2Gmeetings,participationininvestormeets,etc.

6.5.2 NRIs/ NRKs Entrepreneurs Guidance Cell

KARNATAKAUDYOGMITRA(KUM),setupbytheCommerce& Industries Department, Government of Karnataka, is aninitiative to promote and facilitate investments in Karnataka,andtoassistinvestors.TheKUMistheSecretariatforgrantofapprovalsandsanctionofinfrastructurefacilitiesforapprovedprojects. The investors are provided a clear road map, user-friendlydirectionsandguidancetillprojectsare implementedontheground.

An exclusive NRIs/NRKs investment promotion cell willbe established in KarnatakaUdyogaMitra (KUM) to facilitatethem with expeditious clearance of proposals, priority inland allotment and filing of online applications, submissionof regulatory documents as and when required, obtainingapprovals/clearancesfromvariousDepartments&otherStatelevelclearancesandalsoofferescortservices.

6.5.3 Package of Incentives & Concessions for NRI Investments

The Karnataka Industrial Policy 2014-19 offers location& investment based attractive package of incentives andconcessions. Likewise the other policies on Aerospace &Defence, Textiles, SEZ, IT- BT, ESDM, Tourism, Agri business,policies etc. offer host of encouragement incentives andconcessionsforinvestmentsintheseareas.


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NRIs/NRKswillalsobeeligibleforall the incentivesandconcessionsannouncedinthepoliciesofeverysectorbytheStateGovernmentfromtimetotime.

Specialpackageofincentives/concessionsforNRIs/NRKswill be examined for deserving cases (only for investments above Rs 250 crore)oncasetocasebasisundereachofthesepolicies by respective departments giving due weightageto investment, location of the project, direct and indirectemployment to be generated and potential for attractingfurtherinvestmentthroughvendorsandancillaries.

6.5.4 “Sister City” Arrangements:

GovernmentofKarnatakahas“SisterCity”arrangements,an opportunity for two cities to collaborate in various fieldswithcities likeMinsk-Bengaluru(1989) inBelarus,Cleveland-Bengaluru (1992), Cincinnati-Mysore(2012) & San Francisco-Bengaluru (2013) in theUnitedStates, &China’selectronicsmanufacturinghubChengdu(2013)-Bengaluru, thecapitalofSichuanprovince.

WiththeassociationofKannadaKootasmanymoresuch“SisterCity”arrangementswillbeencouragedtoshareaspectsofart,culture, industry,etc.andtoemulatebestpracticesinvariousotherfields.

6.6 Facilitation of knowledge transfer by NRKs:

6.6.1 Encouraging Cross border Entrepreneurship

Cross-border entrepreneurship offers potentialopportunity to access new markets and supply sources, aswell as capital, labourand technologyandcan contribute toeconomicdevelopmentonbothsidesoftheborder.WithactivesupportofNRIs/NRKs,itisproposedtotapthisopportunityforeconomicdevelopmentofKarnataka.


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Encouraging Cross-border Entrepreneurship & BusinessIncubationCentreforNRIs/NRKswillactivelypromotetransferofknowledgeandtechnologytoKarnataka

6.6.2 Business Incubation Centre for NRKs

A sizeable number of NRIs/NRKs have contributed theirskills to their countries of migration in diverse sectors likeAerodynamics, Automotive, Banking & Financial Services,Healthcare,IT(software&services),Retail&E-commerceandSocial Enterprises, etc. and are keen touse their knowledge/ skills for the betterment of their home land. To encourageentrepreneurship among NRIs/NRKs & to establish formaland organized link between NRIs/NRKs and Government ofKarnataka, NRIs/NRKs will be offered Business IncubationCentre at special monthly rental for an initial period of oneyear in association with the IT- BT and Science &TechnologyDepartment.

6.7 Facilitation of General Welfare issues of NRIs/NRKs

6.7.1 Encouraging Kannadigas to take up overseas employment:

The Planning Commission of India, in its 12th Plandiscussions, indicates that while the “demographic dividend”accounts for India having world’s youngest work force withamedian age way below that of China and Organization forEconomic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Countries,theglobaleconomyisexpectedtowitnessaskilledmanpowershortagetotheextentofaround56millionby2020.Thus,the“demographicdividend”inIndianeedstobeexploitednotonlytoexpandtheproductionpossibilityfrontierbutalsotomeettheskilledmanpowerrequirementsinIndiaandabroad.

The NRI Forum, Karnataka in association with theDepartment of Skill Development, Government of KarnatakawillpartnerwiththeIndiaCentreforMigration(ICM-formerlyknownasIndianCouncilofOverseasEmployment)whichworksas a research think-tank to the Ministry of External Affairs,


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Governmentof India,onallmattersrelatingto‘InternationalMigration’ and undertakes empirical, analytical and policyrelated research, andundertakespilot projects todocumentgoodpracticesanditsgovernanceinthefollowingareaswithaspecialfocusonKarnataka.

Build and maintain a database on emerging country/sector specific employment opportunities abroad for youth from Karnataka.

Identify labour supply gaps in overseas labour markets and the skill sets required by Indian workers to fill those gaps and accordingly provide inputs to skill training centres in Karnataka.

Initiate programs for skill development and skill upgradation in consultation with professional bodies and the private sector and promote employment opportunities abroad especially to provide international qualifications.

Initiate pre-departure orientation programs for various categories of workers leaving abroad from Karnataka.

Coordinate with other employment promotion agencies, including project manpower suppliers and foreign employers to provide last mile connectivity and help the youth with information.

Initiate and support the study, monitoring and analysis of the trends and dynamics of international labour market, problems faced by the emigrant Indian workers in India and abroad, benchmark the best practices of other labour sending countries and recommend policy initiatives/strategies.

Administer need based welfare support for overseas workers from Karnataka including institutional arrangements of a welfare fund for the purpose as desired.

The NRI Forum, Karnataka will undertake periodicalcampaigns across districts disseminate the information onopportunities in theoverseasmarket, skillingandencourageKannadigas to take up overseas employment alongwith predepartureorientation.


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District NRIs/NRKsWelfare Committeewill be sensitizedto assist overseas employment aspirants in attestation ofeducationcertificates,apostleattestation,conductorientationprograms,gettingECRfromProtectorofEmigration(PoE)officethroughthee-Migratesystem,etc.

6.7.2 NRIs/NRKs Support Service Centre:

It is proposed to collaborate with the India Centre forMigration (ICM),OverseasWorkers Resource Centre (OWRC),MigrantResourceCenters(MRCs)andIndianWorkersResourceCenter(IWRC)underMinistryofExternalAffairs,Governmentof India to facilitate and provide support services toworkerswhointendtogoabroadforemployment.

NRI Forum will associate with OWRC helpdesk whichis operational 24x7x365 to attend to queries in eleven (11)languages (Hindi, English, Punjabi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu,Gujarati,Marathi,Odia,Kannada,andBengali)throughtollfreenumber1800-11-3090inIndiaand+91-124-2341002forIndianemigrantsworkingoverseas.

NRI Forum in association with OWRC/MRCs will act as a single point window source for the following:

Registering, responding to andmonitoring complaints/Grievances;

Collectionanddisseminationof informationonmattersrelatingtoemigrationaKnowledgeCentre&CounsellingCenter;

Walk-incounsellingcentreforemigrants;

Workasinstitutionalarrangementtoprovideinformationand assistance to intending migrants and overseas workersrelatingtoallaspectsofoverseasemployment.


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6.7.3 Legal Aid Centre

NRI Forum in collaboration with Ministry of ExternalAffairs&inconsultationwithKarnatakaLegalServicesAuthoritywouldextendallpossiblelegalservicestoNRIs/NRKsindistressduringtheiroverseasemploymentperiod likethosewhoarestranded by prospective employers, imprisonment for pettyoffences,atrocities, ill treatment, IndianWomendesertedbytheiroverseasIndianspousesetc.

The NRI Forum would empanel counsels and advisorsto facilitate NRKs in various legal, property and commercialdisputes.

6.7.4 Welfare services to Migrant workers:

NRIforuminassociationwithMinistryofExternalAffairsthrough Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF), which isin operations in the 43 IndianMissions across the world incountries that have a significant overseas Indian populationwillofferfinancialassistancetooverseasIndianworkersdupedbyunscrupulousintermediariesinthehostcountries,runawayhouse maids, those who become victim of accidents orundocumentedoverseasIndianworkersinneedofemergencyassistance or any other overseas Indian citizens who are indistress.

TheICWFwillalsobeutilizedtomeettheexpenditureforairliftingthemortalremainsofoverseasIndiancitizenstoIndiaonameanstestedbasis,ontherecommendationofrespectiveHeadsofMissionsor local cremation/burialof thedeceasedoverseas Indian in such caseswhere a sponsor is unable orunwillingtodosoasperthecontractandthefamilyisunabletomeetthecost.

TheDistrict level NRIs/NRKsWelfare committeewill besensitized topublicize, provide local help&assist the familymemberstoapplyonlinefortransportationofmortalremainsofthedeceasedemigrantinECRcountries,andintrackingthestatusonlinetillthemortalremainsarebroughtback.


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6.7.5 Welfare services to NRIs/NRKs returning home:

NRIforuminassociationwithDistrictNRIs/NRKsWelfareCommitteewillextendallpossibleassistancetoNRIs/NRKswhorelocate permanently to theirmotherland and facilitate helpin change of residential status, taxation implication, forigencurrencynon-resident(FCNR)issues,etc.

6.7.6 Resident Commissioner, Karnataka, New Delhi :

The NRI Policy envisages closer and institutionalizedconnect with theMEA on matters relating to the Kannadigadiasporawhichwouldrequirereal-timeinteraction,coordinationwith the MEA and other Ministries / Departments of theGovernmentof IndiaatNewDelhi.TheofficeoftheResidentCommissionerofKarnataka,NewDelhi,willassistNRIForuminrespectofallmattersrelatingtotheNRIPolicy.

7. Implementation, Review & Monitoring Mechanism:

7.1 Constitution of a High Level Departmental Monitoring Committee:

AHighLevelDepartmentalMonitoringCommitteeunderthe Chairmanship of Deputy Chairman NRI Forumwith ACS/PrincipalSecretaries/Secretariesoflinedepartments,RegionalPassport Officer, Resident Commissioner, Karnataka Bhavan,New Delhi will be constituted to monitor the progress ofimplementationofalltheprovisionsofthepolicyregularly.

This Committee will ensure timely issue of enablingGovernmentOrdersbyvariousdepartments inrelationtothepolicy.

TheCommitteewillrecommendmid-coursecorrections,ifany,forsmoothimplementationofthePolicy.


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The Policy will be implemented by the NRI Forum,Karnataka,whowill co-ordinatewithall thedepartments, tocoordinate issueofnecessaryenablingordersetcandwouldactasasecretariattotheHighLevelDepartmentalMonitoringCommittee.

The NRI Forum with the help of reputed agencies willconduct research, undertake studies, surveys, etc. to assessimpact of policy initiatives and provide relevant feedbackregardingthepolicyanditsimplementation.

7.2 Duration of the Policy

The NRI Policy of Karnataka will be valid for a periodoffiveyears fromthedateofapprovalortillanewPolicy isannouncedbytheGovernment.


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Definitions:

A Non-Resident Indian (NRI) is a citizen of India who holds anIndian passport and has temporarily emigrated to another countryforsixmonthsormoreforemployment,residence,educationoranyotherpurpose.

A Non-Resident Kannadiga (NRK) isacitizenofIndia,apermanentresidentofKarnatakawhoholdsanIndianpassportandhastemporarilyemigratedtoanothercountryforsixmonthsormoreforemployment,residence,educationoranyotherpurpose.

A Person of Indian Origin (PIO) is a person of Indian origin orancestrybutwhoisnotacitizenofIndiaandisthecitizenofanothercountry.APIOmighthavebeenacitizenof Indiaandsubsequentlytaken the citizenship of another country, or have ancestors born inIndiaorotherstates.


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Proceedings of the Government of Karnataka

Sub : Constitution of Non-Resident Indian Committee, Karnataka.Read : Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Budget Speech 2008-09

Preamble:

Hon’bleChiefMinisterinhisBudgetSpeech2008-09announcedthataNon-Resident Kannadigas Cell (NRI Cell) would be set up under the administrativecontroloftheKannada&CulturalDepartment(page20ofBudgetSpeech2008-09).Withaviewtowidenthescopeandforabettermanagement,thecellisnowissetupas“NRICommittee,Karnataka”underthedirectadministrativecontrolofHon’bleChiefMinisterandwouldbeundertheadministrativecontroloftheDepartmentofPersonnel&AdministrativeReforms(DPAR).

NRI Committee, Karnataka is proposed to be set up by Government ofKarnataka on the lines of similar such divisions set up in other States and inGovernmentofIndia.TheCommitteewillactasaplatformforNRIs&addressthefollowingareas.

1. Topromoteactivitieswhichhavebearings/interestofKannadigasinothercountries

2. To create welfare opportunities using activities under KannadaLiterature&CultureforKannadigasinothercountries

3. TopromoteandimplementprogramswithpotentialfordevelopmentinassociationwithNRIsintheareasofIT/BT/Science/TechnologyandR&Dsectors.

4. TopromoteprogramsforactiveparticipationofNRIsindevelopmentofeducation&othersectorsintheState.

5. TopromoteNRI investments in Industriesand Infrastructure in theState.

6. ToencourageparticipationofNRIsinthedevelopmentalprogramsoftheStateintheFinancialandSocialsectors

7. ToencourageNRIswelfareactivities


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Inadditiontotheabove,itisprudenttocreatemanymoreopportunitiesfortheactiveparticipationofNRIs.

Foraneffectivefunctioning,NRICommittee,Karnatakawillhavethestatusof an autonomous institution. It is intended to form the committee under theChairmanshipofHon’bleChiefMinister,otherheadsofvariousdepartmentsandeminent&successfulpersonsinvarioussectors.

ConsideringtheneedtoconstitutetheNRICommittee,Karnataka&functionfromthecurrentfinancialyearitself,thefollowingorderisissued.

Government Order No. DPAR 68 Shi Sa Ne 2008, dated: 05.08.2008.

Inviewofthereasonsexplainedabove,Governmentispleasedtoconstitute theNRICommittee,Karnatakatofunctionfromcurrentfinancialyear.

2.NRICommittee,Karnatakawillhavethestatusofanautonomousinstitution foraneffectivefunctioningwithitsheadquartersinBangalore.

3.NRICommittee,Karnataka,willhavethefollowingmemberswithHon’ble ChiefMinisterasitsChairman:

1 Hon’bleChiefMinister,GovernmentofKarnataka Chairman

2 OnememberoftheKarnatakaLegislature, nominatedbytheHon’bleChiefMinister Vice-Chairman

3 PrincipalSecretarytoGovernment, Commerce & Industries Department Member

4 PrincipalSecretarytoGovernment,FinanceDepartment Member

5 PrincipalSecretarytoGovernment,IT/BT,Science& TechnologyDepartment Member

6 ThePrincipalSecretarytoGovernment, InfrastructureDevelopmentDepartment Member

7 PrincipalSecretarytoGovernment, HigherEducationDepartment Member

8 SecretarytoGovernment,DPAR Member

9 SecretarytoGovernment,Kannada&Culture, InformationDepartment Member


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10NRIrepresentativenominatedbyGovernment Member

11AnexpertinthefieldofLiterary&Cultural Sector nominated by Government Member

12AnexpertinthefieldofIT/BT/Science/Technology Sector nominated by Government Member

13AnexpertintheFinanceSectornominatedby Government Member

14AnexpertintheSocialSectornominatedbyGovernment Member

15AnexpertintheAdministrativeSectornominated by Government Member

16Secretary,Non-ResidentIndianCommittee (notlessthanSeniorScaleGroup-Aofficer, nominatedbytheGovernment) MemberSecretary

4.TheSecretary (MemberSecretary),NRICommittee,Karnatakawill have the responsibility of implementing the decisions/programs of NRI Committee,Karnataka.

5.Separateorderwillbeissuedregardingcreationofpostsofnecessary officers,administrativestafffortheCommittee.

6.TheCommitteeiscreatedtorealizethefollowingobjectives:

1. To promote activities which have bearings / interest of Kannadigas in other countries

2. To create welfare opportunities using activities under Kannada Literature & Culture for Kannadigas in other countries

3. To promote and implement programs with potential for development in association with NRIs in the areas of IT/BT/Science/Technology and R&D sectors.

4. To promote programs for active participation of NRIs in development of education & other sectors in the State.

5. To promote NRI investments in Industries and Infrastructure in the State.

6. To encourage participation of NRIs in the developmental programs of the State in the Financial and Social sectors

7. To encourage NRIs welfare activities


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7. The Committee will work under the administration control of DPAR. Necessary amendments would be made in the Karnataka (Business Allocation)Rules,1977.

8. The Committee has the status of an autonomous institution; necessary annualgrantswouldbeprovided.Separateorderwillbeissuedinrespect ofallocationofgrant.

Byorderandinthenameof GovernorofKarnataka Sd/- (S. Tippeswamy) UnderSecretarytoGovernment, DPAR(StateProtocol)


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Sub : Constitution of a High Level Departmental Monitoring Committee under NRI Policy of Karnataka.

Read : G.O. No. CI 207 SPI 2016, dated: 02.12.2016.

Preamble:

TheGovernmentofKarnatakahasannounced theNRIPolicyofKarnatakareadatabove,whichcomprehensivelylooksintothewelfareoftheNRIs/NRKsandtoencourageKannadigastoupgradetheirskillsandtakeupoverseasopportunitiestomeettheskilledmanpowerrequirementsabroadandalsotoplayactiveroleinbringingNRIs/NRKswhohaveexcelledintheirrespectiveCountriesofstaytocontributetheirmight/knowledgeetc.toIndia’s/Karnataka’sDevelopment.

The Policy has stipulated that the State Government shall constitute aHigh Level Departmental Monitoring Committee under the Chairmanship ofDeputy Chairman,NRI ForumwithACS/Principal Secretaries/Secretaries of linedepartments, Regional Passport Officer, Resident Commissioner, KarnatakaBhavan,NewDelhitomonitortheprogressofimplementationofalltheprovisionsofthePolicyregularly.

Hence,thefollowingorder:

Government Order No.CI 207 SPI 2016, Bengaluru, Dated: 20.12.2016

Inthecircumstancesexplainedabove,theGovernmentispleasedtoconstitutea High Level Departmental Monitoring Committee under the Chairmanship ofDeputyChairman,NRIForumwithfollowingcomposition.

1 DeputyChairman,NRIForum,Karnataka Chairman2 AdditionalChiefSecretarytoGovernment, Commerce & Industries Department Member3 AdditionalChiefSecretarytoGovernment, FinanceDepartment Member4 AdditionalChiefSecretarytoGovernment, HomeDepartment Member5 AdditionalChiefSecretarytoGovernment, SkillDevelopmentDepartment Member


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6 AdditionalChiefSecretarytoGovernment, LabourDepartment Member7 PrincipalSecretarytoGovernment,IT/BT,S&T Department Member8 PrincipalSecretarytoGovernment,DPAR(AR) Member9 PrincipalSecretarytoGovernment, Kannada&CultureDepartment Member10PrincipalSecretarytoGovernment, RuralDevelopment&PanchayatRajDepartment Member11PrincipalSecretarytoGovernment, Primary&HigherEducationDepartment Member12SecretarytoGovernment,TourismDepartment Member13RegionalPassportOfficer,Bengaluru Member14ResidentCommissioner,KarnatakaBhavan,NewDelhi Member15MemberSecretary,NRIForumKarnataka Member Secretary

2. Functions and responsibilities of the High Level Departmental Monitoring Committee:

• The Committee would meet regularly once in three months to monitor the progress of implementation of all the provisions of the policy.

• This Committee will ensure timely issue of enabling Government Orders by various departments in relation to the policy.

• The Committee will recommend mid-course corrections, if any, for smooth implementation of the Policy.

The NRI Forum with the help of reputed agencies will conduct research,undertakestudies, surveys,etc toassess impactofpolicy initiativesandproviderelevantfeedbackregardingthepolicyanditsimplementation.

Byorderandinthenameof GovernorofKarnataka

(S.Umadevi) DeskOfficer(TechnicalCell) CommerceandIndustriesDepartment.


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Sub : Constitution of a District Level NRIs/NRKs Welfare Committee under NRI Policy of Karnataka.

Read : G.O. No. CI 207 SPI 2016, dated: 02.12.2016.

Preamble:

TheGovernmentofKarnatakahasannounced theNRIPolicyofKarnatakareadatabove,whichcomprehensivelylooksintothewelfareoftheNRIs/NRKsandtoencourageKannadigastoupgradetheirskillsandtakeupoverseasopportunitiestomeettheskilledmanpowerrequirementsabroadandalsotoplayactiveroleinbringingNRIs/NRKswhohaveexcelledintheirrespectiveCountriesofstaytocontributetheirmight/knowledgeetc.toIndia’s/Karnataka’sDevelopment.

The Policy has stipulated that the State Government shall constitute aDistrict Level NRIs/NRKsWelfare Committee headed by the respective DeputyCommissionerwithDistrict Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner/s& Tahsildar/s as members with Assistant Commissioner in respective DistrictHeadQuartersas theconvener, toco-ordinateandsupport theStateLevelNRICommittee,whichwasconstitutedvideG.O.No.DPAR/68/ShiSaNe/2008,dated:05.08.2008undertheChairmanshipofHon’bleChiefMinister.

Hence,thefollowingorder:

Government Order No. CI 207 SPI 2016, Bengaluru, Dated: 20.12.2016

In the circumstances explained above, the Government is pleased toconstituteaDistrictLevelNRIs/NRKsWelfareCommitteeundertheChairmanshipofconcernedDeputyCommissionerwithfollowingcomposition.

1 DeputyCommissioner,ConcernedDistrict Chairman2 SuperintendentofPolice,ConcernedDistrict Member3 JointDirector,DIC,ConcernedDistrict Member5 AssistantCommissioners,ofallsubdivisionsof Concerned District Member4 TahasildarsofallTaluks,ConcernedDistrict Member6 AssistantCommissioner,ConcernedDistrictSubdivision Member

Convener


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2. Functions and responsibilities of the District Level NRIs/NRKs Welfare Committee:

• The District level Welfare Committee will co-ordinate and support the State Level NRI Committee in implementation of welfare measures of the NRI Policy.

• The Committee would meet regularly once in three months to review the implementation of all the provisions of the policy.

• The Committee will maintain a comprehensive database of NRIs/NRKs of the District.

• The committee will coordinate with NRI forum in facilitation of dovetailing of development schemes of the District including that of panchayaths and facilitate participation of NRIs/NRKs.

• The Committee will publicize, provide local help & assist the NRI/NRK family members of the district in case of any exigencies.

• The Committee will extend all possible assistance to NRIs/NRKs who relocate permanently to their mother land and facilitate help in change of residential status, taxation implication, Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) issues etc.

Byorderandinthenameof GovernorofKarnataka

(S.Umadevi) DeskOfficer(TechnicalCell) CommerceandIndustriesDepartment.


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Overseas workers Resource Centre (OWRC), Gurgaon andMigrant Resource Centres (MRCs) in Kochi.

Details MRC Kochi

Address MRC3rdFloor O/othe PlotNo.218 Commissionerateof NRICell PutherickalBuilding, Protectorof 2ndFloor, Réhabilitation& UPFC- MarketRoad, Emigrants(POE) UdyogVihar Welfareof Office,18 Ernakulam GruhaKalpaBuilding, PhaseIV, Non-residentTamils, Madan Kerala-682035 M.J.Road, Gurgaon, EzhilagamAnnex Mohan Hyderabad-50000l. Haryana122016 Building,4thFloor, Malviya BeachRoad, Marg, Chepauk, Lucknow Chennai-600005, -226001 Tamil Nadu

Tele:No +914842372040 +914024652557 +91124-4420215 +914432008401 +915224954646

Emailaddress [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Website www.moia.gov.inandwww.owrc.in

India Development Foundation of Overseas Indians (IDF-OI)RoomNo.927,MinistryofExternalAffairsAkbarBhawan,SatyaMargChanakyapuri,NewDelhi-110021Phone:+911126881052/24676210Fax:+911126882431Email:[email protected]:http://www.idfoi.org

Overseas Indian Facilitation Center (OIFC)C/oConfederationofIndianIndustry,249-F,Sector18,UdyogVihar,PhaseIV,Gurgaon-122015,Haryana,India.Phone:+911244014055,+911244014056Fax:+911244309446Email:oifc@ciiinWebsite:http://www.ioifc.in

Indian Workers Resource Center (IWRC)15L,SilverTower,Cluster-I,JumeirahLakesTowers,POBox-62494,Dubai,(UAE)Phone:0097144340899Fax:0097144307492Website:iwrcuae.in

24X7Toll-freeHelplineNo.80046342inUAE

India Centre for Migration (ICM)RoomNo1011,MinistryofExternalAffairsAkbarBhavan,YashwantPlace,Chanakyapuri,NewDelhi–110021Phone:+911124675341

CONTACT DETAILS OF IMPORTANT MEA OFFICES


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Deputy Chairman, NRI Forum, KarnatakaRoomNo6&7,VikasaSoudha,GovtofKarnatakaPh:+918022374818Fax:+918022374708Email: [email protected]: www.nriforumkarnataka.org

Additional Chief Secretary to Government Commerce and Industries Department, RoomNo.106,1”floor,VikasaSoudha,Dr.AmbedkarVeedhi,Bangalore560001.Phone:+918022252443Fax:+918022259870E-mail: [email protected]: [email protected]: www.karnatakaindustry.gov.in

Principal Secretary to Government Department of IT & BT and Science and Technology,VIfloor,5thStage,M.S.Building,Dr.B.R.AmbedkarVeedhi,Bangalore560001.Ph:+918022280562,+918022032434Fax:+918022288340,+918022262450E-mail: itsec@bangaloreitbtinWebsite:www.bangaloreitbitin

Resident Commissioner, Karnataka Bhavan 10,KautilyaMarg,Chanakyapuri,NewDelhi-110021,Off:+911126889814.PABX:+911124103701-02-03,E-mail: [email protected]

Commissioner for Industrial Development and Director of Industries and Commerce 2ndfloor,SouthBlock,KhanijaBhavan,RaceCourseRoad,Bangalore560001.Ph:+918022386796Fax:+918022389909E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.karnatakaindustry.gov.in

Secretary to Government, (SSI, Mines,& Sugar)Commerce and Industries Department, RoomNo.135,1”floor,VikasaSoudha,Dr.AmbedkarVeedhi,Bangalore560001.Phone:+918022034235Fax:+918022356381E-mail: [email protected]: www.karnatakaindustry.gov.in

The Chief Executive Officer and Executive Member Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board, 4thfloor,WestEntrance,KhanijaBhavan,Bangalore560001.Ph:+918041738621Fax:+918022267901E-mail: [email protected]: www.kiadb.in

Managing Director Karnataka State Industrial Investment &Development Corporation Limited, 4thfloor,EastEntrance,KhanijaBhavan,Bangalore560001.Ph:+918022255911Fax:+918022255740E-mail: [email protected]: www.ksiidc.com

Managing Director Karnataka State Small Industries Development Corporation Limited IndustrialEstate,Rajajinagar,Bangalore560010.Ph:+918023303037,22217702(Board)E-mail: [email protected]: www.kssidc.kar.nic.in

Managing Director Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre IIIFloor,VTPCBuilding,KasturbaRoad,Bangalore560001.Phone:+918022210633Fax:+918022210655E-mail: [email protected]: www.vitcblr.org

Managing DirectorKarnataka Udyoga Mitra3’”floor,SouthBlock,KhanijaBhavan,RaceCourseRoad,Bangalore560001.Ph:+918022282392/5659/6632Fax:+918022266063E-mail: [email protected]: www.kumbangalore.com

Member SecretaryNon - Resident Indian Forum, Roomno:220,F2ndFloor,VikasaSoudha,Bangalore560001.Ph:+918022286778Fax:08022374708E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]: www.nriforumkarnataka.com

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CONTACT DETAILS OF CONVENERS, DISTRICT LEVEL NRIs/NRKs WELFARE COMMITTEE

1 Office of the Assistant Commissioner BangaloreNorthDivision KandayaBhavan,KGRoad,Bangalore(urban) (O)+918022100056(Fax)+918022210056 e-mail:[email protected]

2 Office of the Assistant Commissioner BangaloreSouthDivision KandayaBhavan,KGRoad,Bangalore(urban) (O)+918022210076(Fax)+918022210076 e-mail:[email protected]

3 Office of the Assistant Commissioner DoddaballapuraSubDivision, Doddaballapura.Bangalore(Rural) (O)+918027622037Fax+918027622037 e-mail:[email protected]

4 Office of the Assistant Commissioner NearNavanagarbusstop,Bagalkote. (O)+918354235660(F)+918354235660 e-mail:[email protected]

5 Office of the Assistant Commissioner BelagavisubDivision,Belagavi (O)+9108312407200(F)+9108312407284 e-mail:[email protected]

6 Office of the Assistant Commissioner OppRailwaystation,Ballary (O)+9108392277413 e-mail:[email protected]

7 Office of the Assistant Commissioner BidarSubDivision,Bidar (O)+9108482225373(F)+9108482225262 e-mail:[email protected]

8 Office of the Assistant Commissioner Vijayapurasubdivision,Vijayapura (O)+9108352278285(F)+9108352278285 e-mail:[email protected]

9 Office of the Assistant Commissioner KollegalaSubDivision,Kollegala (O)+9108224253615(F)+910822453615 e-mail:[email protected]

10 Office of the Assistant Commissioner ChickkamagaluruSubDivisionChickkmagaluru. (O)+9108262230527(F)+9108262230527 e-mail:[email protected]

11 Office of the Assistant Commissioner Opp.DistrictSessionCourt Chikkaballapura (O)+9108156272504(F)+9108156272504 e-mail:[email protected] Office of the Assistant Commissioner DCOfficeBuilding,Chitradurga. (O)+9108194222413(F)+9108194222413 e-mail:[email protected]

13 Office of the Assistant Commissioner MangaloreSubDivision,Mangalore (O)+9108242220569(F)+9108242220569 e-mail:[email protected]

14 Office of the Assistant Commissioner DavangereSubDivision,Davangere (O)+9108192272955(F)+9108192272955 e-mail:[email protected]

15 Office of the Assistant Commissioner DharwadSubDivision,Dharwad (O)+9108362233860(F)+9108362747102 e-mail:[email protected]

16 Office of the Assistant Commissioner GadagSubDivision,Gadag. (O)+9108372238506(F)+9108372238506 e-mail:[email protected]

17 Office of the Assistant Commissioner Opp.ZillaPanchyatoffice,JagatCircle,Kalaburgi. (O)+9108472278656(F)+9108472273044 e-mail:[email protected]

18 Office of the Assistant Commissioner HassanSubDivision,Hassan (O)+9108172268403(F)+9108172268403 e-mail:[email protected]

19 Office of the Assistant Commissioner HaveriSubDivision,Haveri (O)+9108375232468(F)+9108375232468 e-mail:[email protected]

20 Office of the Assistant Commissioner MadikeresubDivision,Kodagu (O)+9108272225469(F)+9108272225469 e-mail:[email protected]


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21 Office of the Assistant Commissioner KolarSubDivision,Kolar (O)+9108152222057(F)+9108152222057 e-mail:[email protected]

22 Office of the Assistant Commissioner DistrictAdministrationComplex,Koppal. (O)+9108539220247(F)+9108539220247 e-mail:[email protected] 23 Office of the Assistant Commissioner MandyaSubDivision,Mandya (O)+9108232-224086(F)+9108232224086 e-mail:[email protected]

24 Office of the Assistant Commissioner MysoreSubDivision,Mysore (O)+9108212422100(F)+9108212422100 e-mail:[email protected]

25 Office of the Assistant Commissioner RaichurSubDivision,Raichur (O)+9180532225630(F)+9180532229012 e-mail:[email protected]

26 Office of the Assistant Commissioner MiniVidhanaSoudha,Ramangar (O)+918027271229(F)+918027271229 e-mail:[email protected]

27 Office of the Assistant Commissioner ShivamoggaSubDivision,Shivamogga (O)+9108182222204(F)+9108182-222204 e-mail:[email protected]

28 Office of the Assistant Commissioner TumakuruSubDivision,Tumakuru (O)+9108162278493(F)+9108162278493 e-mail:[email protected]

29 Office of the Assistant Commissioner KarwarSubDivision,MGRoad,Karwar (O)+9108382226360(F)+9108382226360 e-mail:[email protected]

30 Office of the Assistant Commissioner KundapuraSubDivision,Kundapura,Udupi (O)+9108254231984(F)+9108254-231984 e-mail:[email protected]

31 Office of the Assistant Commissioner YadgiriSubDivision,Yadgiri (O)+9108473252688(F)+9108473252688 e-mail:[email protected]


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Documents

NRI Policy of Karnataka - DIC Ramanagara€¦ · NRIs/NRKs, disseminate the information on opportunities in the overseas market, skilling and also encourage Kannadigas to take up