NORKA ID card is an identification card issued by the Non-Resident Keralites Affairs (NORKA) department of the Government of Kerala in India. The card is issued to Non-Resident Keralites (NRKs) who are residing in different parts of the world to identify themselves as a Keralite and avail various benefits and services provided by the government. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of having a NORKA ID card, the eligibility criteria, and the application process. check out what are the benefits of Norka ID card. The NORKA ID card helps in identifying the NRKs and provides access to employment opportunities in Kerala.
The NORKA ID card holders can avail of education benefits such as scholarship, fee concession, etc. offered by the government of Kerala. This card provides access to healthcare facilities and services in Kerala. The cardholders can manage their property and assets in Kerala through the NORKA department. The NRKs can avail of various financial assistance schemes offered by the government through the NORKA department. Only eligible candidates can apply Norka ID card. The application should non resident keralit or outside from the India. Atleast 18 years of old applicant can only apply this card. This applicant should have valid passport and have kerala origin.
Let’s check out what are the application process to get this card.
1) Visit the official website of the NORKA department of the government of Kerala(http://norkaroots.org/
2) Click on the ‘NORKA ID Card’ option and read the instructions carefully.
3) Fill in the application form with the required details such as name, address, passport details, etc.
4) Upload the necessary documents such as passport copy, photograph, proof of residence, etc.
5) Pay the required fee for the NORKA ID card.
6) Submit the application form and wait for the approval.
The documents of application from, passport size photograph, self-attested copy of passport and copy of residence, proof of kerala residency, electricity bill, ration card, landline telephone bill, voter’s id card etc are needed when we apply Norka ID Card.