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State of Punjab gets Comprehensive Web Portal for NRI Affairs

State of Punjab gets Comprehensive Web Portal for NRI Affairs Hon’ble CM Punjab, Shri Bhagwant Mann, launches a dedicated web portal for the Department of NRI Affairs on December 29, 2023

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Punjab, Shri Bhagwant Mann, has officially launched a dedicated web portal for the Department of NRI Affairs, an initiative developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) Punjab. The launch event, which took place on December 29, 2023, saw the Chief Minister being briefed on the portal’s features by the Minister of NRI Affairs of Punjab, Shri Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal.

The Chief Minister lauded the collaborative efforts of the NIC team, the Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR), and the NRI department in bringing this significant project to fruition. He highlighted the portal as a groundbreaking step towards supporting the Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) community, facilitating their connection with their homeland.

The portal, accessible at (https://nri.punjab.gov.in), serves as a comprehensive resource for NRIs, offering detailed information on various aspects such as the NRI police wing, Punjab State Commission for NRIs, and NRI Sabha. It simplifies access to the facilities offered by the state government to NRIs through a single-click interface.

Additionally, the website provides extensive information on travel and immigration agents registered with the Punjab Government and the Ministry of External Affairs. It also includes a link to Punjab’s centralized complaint portal, enabling NRIs to easily register their complaints.

The launch ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including MLAs, Shri Dilip Kumar, IAS, Principal Secretary of the Department of NRI Affairs, Smt. Kanwal Preet Brar, IAS, Secretary, Shri Paramjit Singh, IAS, Additional Secretary, and officers from the NRI Police Wing.

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