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 :
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.