NRI Punjab (nri.punjab.gov.in): Desks and Contacts

There are number of NRIs/NGOs who are keen to contribute to the development of their native areas for improving the living conditions. With a view to provide an enabling and facilitating platform for such contributions to the development of their villages and rural/urban areas by the NRIs, Govt. of Punjab in the Department of NRl Affiars has floated a Plan Scheme NRI-1 which allows 50% matching grants by the Govt. of Punjab and 50% by the NRIs/NGOs for all rural/urban development programe which are initiated by NRIs/NGOs.The scheme has been formulated with a view to provide overall benefit of the general masses and overall community development of the area. A suggestive list of the projects and the detail of the scheme is can be seen in the tab-

The Chief Minister of Punjab is its Chief Patron and he can nominate one or more Patrons of the Sabha. Accordingly, the Chief Minister Punjab has nominated Minister for NRI Affairs Government of Punjab as Patron of the Sabha. The Divisional Commissioner Jalandhar Division or the Commissioner NRI Affairs, as the Govt. deem fit, is the Chairman of NRI Sabha. The Divisional Commissioners in the State of Punjab are the Divisional Chairmen of the Sabha. The President of NRI Sabha is elected by the NRI Members after every 2 years. Only an ex-NRI not affiliated to any Political Party can stand for election of President. The Officers/Officials are appointed under the orders of President in consultation with the Chairman work in Central Sabha Office under the immediate supervision of President.

Grievance Redressal system is the platform based on web technology which primarily aims to enable submission of grievances by the aggrieved citizens from anywhere and anytime to State Departments who scrutinize and take action for speedy and favorable redress of these grievances. Tracking grievances is also facilitated on this portal through the system generated unique registration number.

Embossing of Documents Application will facilitate NRIs in authorizing a person in India to conduct property sales on their behalf. The application's seamless automation allows for the swift submission of authorization applications to relevant officers at 29 locations, including DC Office, Divisional Commissioner office and FCR (State) office, adhering to specified conditions.

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