HYDERABAD, Telangana (TIP): Government Whip and Member of the Legislative Council Dr. Addanki Dayakar and Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Vice President Hanumandla Jhansi Reddy have urged Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to establish a dedicated Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Commission in Telangana to address the concerns of Telanganites living abroad and strengthen their participation in the State’s development.
Dr. Dayakar, who holds State Minister status, and Reddy, who is also the Palakurthi Assembly Constituency in-charge, submitted a formal representation to the Chief Minister seeking the early establishment of the proposed commission.
The two leaders said Telangana has a large and growing diaspora spread across the United States, Gulf countries, Europe, Canada, Australia and other parts of the world. Overseas Telanganites, they said, make substantial contributions to the State through remittances, investment, entrepreneurship, technology transfer, philanthropy, education and healthcare.
At the same time, they said NRIs and their families frequently encounter difficulties requiring intervention or coordination with government agencies in Telangana. Among the issues cited in the representation were property and land disputes, documentation problems, fraudulent transactions, legal assistance, family emergencies and difficulties in coordinating with government departments while living overseas. NRIs can also require timely assistance and guidance when emergencies arise abroad, the leaders said.
Single-Window System Proposed
The proposed NRI Commission, according to the representation, could function as a permanent institutional bridge between the Telangana Government and the State’s global diaspora.
Dr. Dayakar and Reddy proposed that it operate as a “single-window” mechanism through which NRIs could approach the State government with grievances and requests for assistance rather than having to deal separately with multiple departments.
Its responsibilities could include a dedicated grievance-redressal mechanism, assistance in legal and property matters, measures to safeguard NRI assets against fraudulent transactions and exploitation, and coordination with appropriate authorities during international emergencies.
The commission could also establish regular communication between Telangana associations overseas and departments of the State government, enabling diaspora concerns to be brought before the appropriate authorities in a systematic manner.
The proposal goes beyond grievance redressal and envisages the commission as a vehicle for bringing the Telangana diaspora more closely into the State’s development process.
The leaders suggested that a transparent single-window framework could encourage NRI investment and entrepreneurship and facilitate technology and knowledge transfer. It could also promote diaspora participation in tourism, education, healthcare and philanthropic initiatives in Telangana.
Another proposal is the creation of a comprehensive database and communication network connecting Telanganites around the world. Such a network, the leaders said, could help the government maintain continuing engagement with its overseas community instead of limiting interaction to individual cases or emergencies.
The proposed commission could also coordinate, where necessary, with the Government of India, Indian embassies and consulates and community organizations abroad.
Periodic NRI conferences and consultations have also been suggested so that members of the diaspora can communicate their concerns, offer suggestions and explore opportunities for contributing to Telangana’s economic and social development.
“Strengthen Bond With Global Diaspora”
Dr. Dayakar and Reddy said institutional mechanisms for engaging NRIs already exist in several Indian states and expressed confidence that Telangana could develop a model suited to the particular needs of its expanding overseas community.
They argued that an effective NRI Commission could help Telangana tap not only diaspora investment but also knowledge, professional expertise, technology, employment opportunities and international partnerships.
The leaders also expressed readiness to consult NRI representatives on the proposed commission’s structure, responsibilities and grievance-resolution mechanisms.
They appealed to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to consider the proposal positively and initiate action toward creating a permanent institutional mechanism connecting the Telangana Government with Telanganites living around the world.
The proposed commission, they said, could serve the dual purpose of protecting the interests of Telangana NRIs while giving the global Telangana community a structured role in the State’s continuing development story.
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