Chennai: The Tamil Nadu The government announced the constitution on Wednesday Non Resident Tamil Welfare Board and a series of measures to ensure the welfare of non resident tamil living abroad and in other parts of the country. The board will consist of 13 members representing non-resident Tamils and the government to implement and operate the scheme of things.
Tamil Nadu Non-resident Tamil Welfare Act, was enacted by the previous DMK government headed by? M Karunanidhi on 1st March, 2011, but the Board was not constituted as per the provisions of the Act. “Wherever Tamils live, Tamil Nadu is their homeland. It is the duty of Tamil Nadu to not only love them but also protect them,” Chief Minister MK Stalin said. He also announced the formation of Tamil Nadu Non-Resident Tamil Welfare Fund with an initial corpus of Rs 5 crore. Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world, nearly seven lakh Tamils returned to the state and many lost their jobs. The government will provide loan assistance for entrepreneurship with a maximum subsidy of Rs 2.5 lakh.
Presently, the Home and Public Departments, the Commissionerate for Rehabilitation and Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils and Pravasi Janshakti Nigam Limited are catering to the needs of Non-Resident Tamils living in other parts of the country and abroad. The State Government intends to amalgamate the services by one agency.
Stalin said the government would create a database of NRTs and extend life and health insurance schemes to those registered with the board. In case of death of NRT of low income group, children will get financial assistance for education and marriage.
The chief minister said the government would allocate Rs 20 crore for the welfare of non-resident Tamils, including Rs 6.4 crore for board and welfare funds, Rs 8.1 crore for welfare schemes and Rs 5.5 crore for cultural exchange.
Orientation programs will be expanded for those migrating for education and employment in Ramanathapuram, Pudukottai, Kanyakumari. thanjavuriApart from Chennai, Perambalur, Sivaganga and Villupuram districts. “Toll-free helpline, web portal and a mobile application will be developed for non-resident Tamils to get assistance,” Stalin said. A legal help desk will be set up exclusively for NRTs.
Since many non-resident Tamils are willing to invest their savings in Tamil Nadu, the state government will provide MoU facility to deposit their money with the government and agencies. “A scheme, My Village, will be launched to help non-resident Tamils improve their basic infrastructure and meet basic needs like education and health. An invitation will be given to the NRT for construction of schools, hospitals and libraries,” the chief minister said.
To encourage the children of foreigners to learn Tamil, the state government will provide Tamil through its Tamil Virtual Academy. Institutions teaching Tamil will be encouraged and teachers will be trained.
Stalin said the ‘Day of Non-Resident Tamils’ would be celebrated every year on January 12 in collaboration with Tamil associations abroad to unite Tamils in different countries and to recognize their contribution.
Tamil Nadu Non-resident Tamil Welfare Act, was enacted by the previous DMK government headed by? M Karunanidhi on 1st March, 2011, but the Board was not constituted as per the provisions of the Act. “Wherever Tamils live, Tamil Nadu is their homeland. It is the duty of Tamil Nadu to not only love them but also protect them,” Chief Minister MK Stalin said. He also announced the formation of Tamil Nadu Non-Resident Tamil Welfare Fund with an initial corpus of Rs 5 crore. Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world, nearly seven lakh Tamils returned to the state and many lost their jobs. The government will provide loan assistance for entrepreneurship with a maximum subsidy of Rs 2.5 lakh.
Presently, the Home and Public Departments, the Commissionerate for Rehabilitation and Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils and Pravasi Janshakti Nigam Limited are catering to the needs of Non-Resident Tamils living in other parts of the country and abroad. The State Government intends to amalgamate the services by one agency.
Stalin said the government would create a database of NRTs and extend life and health insurance schemes to those registered with the board. In case of death of NRT of low income group, children will get financial assistance for education and marriage.
The chief minister said the government would allocate Rs 20 crore for the welfare of non-resident Tamils, including Rs 6.4 crore for board and welfare funds, Rs 8.1 crore for welfare schemes and Rs 5.5 crore for cultural exchange.
Orientation programs will be expanded for those migrating for education and employment in Ramanathapuram, Pudukottai, Kanyakumari. thanjavuriApart from Chennai, Perambalur, Sivaganga and Villupuram districts. “Toll-free helpline, web portal and a mobile application will be developed for non-resident Tamils to get assistance,” Stalin said. A legal help desk will be set up exclusively for NRTs.
Since many non-resident Tamils are willing to invest their savings in Tamil Nadu, the state government will provide MoU facility to deposit their money with the government and agencies. “A scheme, My Village, will be launched to help non-resident Tamils improve their basic infrastructure and meet basic needs like education and health. An invitation will be given to the NRT for construction of schools, hospitals and libraries,” the chief minister said.
To encourage the children of foreigners to learn Tamil, the state government will provide Tamil through its Tamil Virtual Academy. Institutions teaching Tamil will be encouraged and teachers will be trained.
Stalin said the ‘Day of Non-Resident Tamils’ would be celebrated every year on January 12 in collaboration with Tamil associations abroad to unite Tamils in different countries and to recognize their contribution.
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