Keralam rolls out ‘NoRKA Returnee ID Card’ for NoRKS

By The Hindu Staff

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Keralam rolls out ‘NoRKA Returnee ID Card’ for NoRKS — Photo credit: The Hindu

Norka centre in Thiruvananthapuram. | Photo Credit: TH

The State government has started the process of issuing the ‘NoRKA Returnee ID Card,’ a long-standing demand of non-resident Keralites (NoRKs) who have returned or in other States. This identification card is intended for Keralites who have returned after residing outside the State or country for a minimum period of two years.

A web portal for this purpose has been made available from October 8. Prakash P. Joseph, general manager of NoRKA-Roots, inaugurated the web portal for registration and a dedicated enrollment assistance centre here on Thursday.

The card will be useful not only for accessing various government services but also for availing themselves of welfare and rehabilitation schemes designed for returning expatriates, said Mr. Joseph. One can access the portal by visiting the NoRKA Roots website at norkaroots.kerala.gov.in.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 8, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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