RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2199
ANSWERED ON-04/08/2022
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RETURNED EXPATRIATE
2199. Dr. JOHN BRITTAS
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the State Government of Kerala has submitted a proposal to the Union Government seeking one-time financial support to the tune of Rs. 2000 crore for reintegration and rehabilitation of the returned expatriate Keralites; and
(b) if so, the status thereon and the response of Government thereto?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN)
(a) to (b): During 2020-21, Government received many proposals from different quarters regarding welfare and livelihood of Indian workers who returned to India during the pandemic. This includes a proposal from Government of Kerala as well. In view of COVID – 19 pandemic, Ministry of Finance has made substantial financial resources available (as attached at annexure) to the States including the State of Kerala.