WELFARE OF NON-RESIDENT TAMILS
Historically, Tamils have ventured abroad for trade, expeditions and also to settle abroad. A large number of Tamils migrate to foreign countries due to economic reasons, globalization of economy and in search of employment for their livelihood. This Commissionerate is involved in the welfare of such Non-Resident Tamils.
This Commissionerate co-ordinates with the various Indian Missions abroad in resolving the grievances of the Non-Resident Tamils like :
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To help the Tamils in distress
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To Assist in the settlement of their claims from the foreign employer
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To support in bringing back the mortal remains of the Non-Resident Tamils, who die abroad, in co-ordination with the respective Indian Missions abroad
Now the name of this Department has changed into “Ayalaga Tamizhar Nalan & Maruvazhvuthurai Anaiyaragam”. Considering the focus on Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils and for this department a separate Minister for Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils have been appointed by the Government.
The Tamil Nadu Non-Resident Tamils' Welfare (Amendment) Act 2022 had been passed and noticed in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on 25.04.2022 for the Constitution of the establishment of the Tamil Nadu Non-Resident Tamils' Welfare Board for the welfare of Non-Resident Tamils' in India and Abroad.
THIRU M.K.STALIN
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Thiru Gingee K.S.Masthan
Minister for Minorities Welfare and Non Resident Tamils Welfare
Non-Residential Tamils Welfare Board
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has announced in a press release issued on 06.10.2021, that a “Non-Resident Tamils Welfare Board” will be set up to protect the welfare of Tamils living abroad and in other states of India.
Also, Section 10 (1) of the Non-Resident Tamils Welfare Act, 2011 provides for the formation of a board for the welfare of Tamils living abroad.
On the basis of this, through the Government Order No. 827, Public (R.H-2) Department, dated 24.12.22, a “Non-Resident Tamils Welfare Board” has been set up with 15 Government and Non-Government members.
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- Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils Historically, Tamils have ventured abroad for trade, expeditions and also to settle abroad. A large number of Tamils migrate to foreign countries due to economic reasons, globalization of economy and in search of employment for their livelihood. This Commissionerate is involved in the welfare of such Non-Resident Tamil
- 13.12.2010
As per the Government order G.O.Ms No.1141 Public (RH.I) Department, dated 13.12.2010, the Department of Rehabilitation was re-named as "Commissionerate of Rehabilitation and Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils" and is functioning w.e.f. 13-12-2010. In the Districts, the Personal Assistant (General) to the Collector has also been designated as "District Welfare Officer (NRTs)" and the section under the Magisterial Head Assistant has been designated as "District Welfare Centre" (Non-Resident Tamils) and is entrusted with the welfare activities
- This Commissionerate co-ordinates with the various Indian Missions abroad in resolving the grievances of the Non-Resident Tamils. They are mainly in the form of who are in distress, settlement of their claims from the foreign employer and also to bring back the mortal remains of the Non-Resident Tamils who unfortunately die abroad, in co-ordination with the respective Indian Missions abroad.
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