NRI Policy

Government of Karnataka announced the Karnataka NRI Policy on 02.12.2016 vide G.O.No.CI 207 SPI 2016 with a vision to play a catalytic role in building sustainable linkages between the Karnataka State and Non-Resident Kannadigas across the globe, to build a progressive, vibrant and prosperous Karnataka.

Karnataka Government desires to involve Indian / Kannadigas Diaspora in the progress of the state with the following mission.

  1. To look into aspirations, requirements, and expectations of the Indian /Kannadigas Diaspora and bring them closer to their roots.
  2. To fully leverage the potential of accomplished group of NRIs/NRKs.
  3. To facilitate NRIs/NRKs in the areas of investments, trade, transfer of know-how, R&D etc.
  4. To Promote Brand Bengaluru / Karnataka.
  5. To conceive and implement effective schemes and programs to achieve these goals.

The main objectives of the policy are:

  1. To connect with NRIs/NRKs on a sustainable basis and address their needs and concerns.
  2. To tap the immense technical, managerial & other skills / resources and dovetail them with policies and development of the State.
  3. To create an enabling environment and facilitate investment proposals of NRIs/ NRKs in to Karnataka for mutual gains.
  4. To create an institutional mechanism to monitor the general welfare of NRIs/ NRKs.
  5. In times of crises, identify and address the issues within the functional authorities in the State Government and with the Government of India.

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