Creation and maintenance of the NRG Database
The foundation is established with the main objective of creation of the database on Non Resident Gujaratis. The database is collected from individuals, members of Gujarat Card scheme, members of Gujarati Samaj, Collectors, District Development Officers (DDOs), District Superintendent of Police and Municipality offices in various formats. The same has been compiled in an uniform format and is available with foundation. A database of Gujarati Samaj within the country & abroad is available on our website www.nri.gujarat.gov.in. updation of the database is continuous process and is regulary carried out.
Gujarat Card
The NRGF issues 'Gujarat Card’ to non-resident Gujaratis. 'Gujarat Card' is issued at a fee of $5.00(US) or Rs. 225/- in Indian currency. The detail of Gujarati Card is available on our website: www.nri.gujarat.gov.in. Gujarat Card holders can avail discounts in prominent Hospitals, Star Hotel accommodation etc. All the District Collectors have been authorized to issue Gujarat Cards.
A Scheme for appointing Honorary Representative
The NRG Community is known for their knowledge, skill, capacity and interest in contributing towards the betterment of their Home State. The Government of Gujarat has decided to have a new scheme to facilitate and motivate contribution of NRG Community to the affairs of the State. The Government of Gujarat has decided to appoint suitable persons/organizations of eminence as “Honorary Representative of the Government of Gujarat" from the Non Resident Gujarati community residing outside the country.
The Honorary Representatives will........
(1) Establish strong links with NRI-G community to motivate them to participate in the development process of the State.
(2) Apprise the State Government of the problems/issues faced by NRI-G Community
(3) Contribute their valuable suggestion and ideas to the state Government regarding the development policy of the State.
Financial Aid for Gujarati Samaj Bhavan
The Government of Gujarat has introduced a scheme extending financial assistance to Gujarati Samaj upto Rs.40.00 lacs to build the Gujarati Samaj bhavan or buildings and for renovation uptp Rs.10 .00 lacs.
NRG District Committees
The Government has formed NRG committees in all the districts of the State of Gujarat for resolving any problems/issues faced by the Non-Resident Gujaratis, including those related to their property/land in the native place in Gujarat. Non-Resident Gujaratis can directly contact the Member Secretary Resident Additional Collector of the committee of the concerned district or can get in touch with the N.R.I. Division or The NRG Foundation.
Constitution/Structure of the Committee
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