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NRI Sabha in Punjab Addresses Concerns Impacting NRIs

The Minister’s presence in Nawanshahr to oversee the flag hoisting ceremony at the district-level Independence Day celebration provided the opportune moment for this initiative

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The NRI Sabha in Punjab has taken a proactive stance by presenting a memorandum to Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, the Administrative Reforms and NRI Affairs Minister. The Sabha’s intention is to advocate for the well-being and interests of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) on the occasion of Independence Day. The Minister’s presence in Nawanshahr to oversee the flag hoisting ceremony at the district-level Independence Day celebration provided the opportune moment for this initiative, as reported by babushahi.com.

According to Avtar Singh Shergill, President of the NRI Sabha, the delegation had a productive interaction with the Nawanshahr Deputy Commissioner, during which they highlighted the various challenges that NRIs are encountering. The delegation emphasized the urgency of resolving these issues to reinforce the connection between NRIs and their homeland.

  • In a bid to enhance collaboration between NRIs and the district, the Deputy Commissioner sought the support and active participation of NRIs in the upcoming “Inqlab Festival.”

  • This event, scheduled to take place in Khatkar Kalan from September 28 to 30, aims to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Bhagat Singh

  • To facilitate the successful execution of the festival, a committee comprised of NRIs has been established with a specific focus on this purpose

The Deputy Commissioner attentively listened to the concerns voiced by the NRI representatives and assured them of devising an action plan to effectively address these matters. The President of the NRI Sabha expressed satisfaction with the Deputy Commissioner’s receptive approach, noting his commitment to finding solutions. Furthermore, the Deputy Commissioner praised the significant contributions of NRIs towards the development of the district.

In a bid to enhance collaboration between NRIs and the district, the Deputy Commissioner sought the support and active participation of NRIs in the upcoming “Inqlab Festival.” This event, scheduled to take place in Khatkar Kalan from September 28 to 30, aims to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Bhagat Singh. To facilitate the successful execution of the festival, a committee comprised of NRIs has been established with a specific focus on this purpose.

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Roma Ghosh
Roma Ghosh
Roma Ghosh has recently retired as Associate Professor for Media Studies from an international university. She was with the Times of India as a correspondent for many years. Her passion is cooking and she has been doing recipes and photo shoots for Women's Era for the last 15-odd years.

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