The NoRKA-Roots, a field agency under the State government’s Department of Non-Resident Keralites Affairs (NoRKA), will be organising a month-long special campaign from July 1 to 31, 2025 to create awareness on various ID cards and services provided to expatriate Keralites around the world. The campaign is aimed at creating awareness about services like Pravasi ID Card, Student ID Card, NRK ID Card and Norka Pravasi Raksha Insurance (NPRI), a health insurance scheme for critical illnesses.

The campaign period can also be utilised to clear doubts for those who have taken ID cards and to renew the cards for those who have delayed renewal. The various ID cards are helpful for the government in locating expatriate Keralites around the world and intervening in times of need.

Non-residents between the ages of 18 and 70 who are working or residing abroad for more than six months will get a Pravasi ID card and Norka Pravasi Raksha Insurance (NPRI) services. Those who have completed the admission procedures for studying abroad and those who are currently studying abroad will get a Student ID card. NRK ID card will be available to NRIs who have been living or working in other States of India for two years.

The ID cards are valid for three years and Norka Pravasi Raksha Insurance for one year. Insurance cover of ₹5 lakh for accidental death and ₹2 lakh for disabilities will be provided. Norka Pravasi ID card can be used as one of the sponsor’s identity documents for admission to NRI seats. Applications for all the ID cards and services can be made through the official website of Norka Roots www.norkaroots.kerala.gov.in.

For more information, Norka Roots ID Card Section can be contacted at 0471-2770543,528 (during office hours on working days) or the 24-hour Norka Global Contact Centre at toll-free numbers 1800 425 3939 (from India) and +91-8802 012 345 (from abroad, missed call service).