Non-Resident Rajasthanis are likely to get NRR cards soon which would serve as a unique identity document. It would also provide some special privileges to them. This proposal of issuing NRR cards is a part of the recently released NRR policy by the Gehlot government. NRR policy is a separate policy, especially for the Rajasthani diaspora.
State Industries Minister Shakuntala Rawat said: "Our new NRR Policy proposes to engage NRRs in the economic, social and cultural development of the State and work out plans to forge beneficial relationship with them."
CM Gehlot launched the state’s first NRR policy at the inaugural session of the two-day ‘Invest Rajasthan’ Summit in Jaipur on October 7, 2022.
Basis of the scheme and its target
The "five-C concept," which stands for Connect, Culture, Community, Care, and Contribution, has been used to design the policy.
In the next five years, it hopes to bring over 100,000 NRRs under the aegis of the Rajasthan Foundation by connecting with a larger network of NRRs across regions and demographic groups.
With expanded NRR participation in sectors like tourism, investment, trade, entrepreneurship, and charity, among others, the strategy also seeks to generate over Rs 1,000 crore in additional social and economic impact over the following five years.
Dhiraj Shrivastava, Commissioner, Rajasthan Foundation, said: "The purpose of the NRR policy is to establish a framework for institutionalising engagement of Rajasthani Diaspora, in keeping with the Government's commitment to create an enabling environment and platform for effective participation of NRRs in socio-economic development of the state and also cater to needs of NRRs for their welfare, growth and empowerment. The policy shall also strengthen link of NRRs to homeland and sustain the expression of 'Rajasthaniyat', the Rajasthani identity through generations."
What's in for NRRs and what can they do?
The government's flagship programme, "Mhari Dani," would allow NRRs to voluntarily contribute to the development of projects in their towns and villages.
In a yearly ceremony held for the pravasis, the state government will also recognise and honour exceptional NRRs. Other ideas include the Jaane Apna Rajasthan campaign, the Ambassador Program, and bringing all Rajasthani organisations and associations together on one platform to forge connections with the community.
NRRs will be appointed in a number of nations throughout the world as part of a special Pravasis Mitras initiative. These Mitras will be representing their respective country and offer strategic mentoring, and direction to the people of their land who wish to move abroad to study, travel or work.
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These international connections can assist young people in settling down in foreign countries as they look forward to creating a bright future there.
The policy calls for the establishment of a Pravasi Rajasthani Kendra in Jaipur and the formation of NRR cells throughout the districts. In certain cities domestically and overseas, the establishment of Rajasthani Pravasi Bhawans is also being proposed.
As part of the policy's execution, various schemes, programmes, and guidelines relating to each initiative will be shortly announced or implemented.
Rajasthanis are noted for their high skills and contributions to the communities in which they live. They represent their state nationally and internationally.
The state government of Rajasthan established the Rajasthan Foundation in 2001, and it has since been a key player in fostering connections with the Rajastnai diaspora and numerous organisations dispersed throughout the nation and abroad, as well as in encouraging their engagement with their native land.
(With inputs from IANS)