Mumbai: A delegation from Bombay Kerala Samajam met R. B. Arun, Deputy Secretary to the Government of Kerala and NRI Development Officer, at Kerala House to express its protest against the recent, unscientific and irregular hike in the NORKA Care insurance premium for expatriates.
During the meeting, the delegation highlighted the difficulties and additional financial burden caused by the premium hike, particularly for ordinary and middle-income expatriates. The representatives held detailed discussions with the official, urging the authorities to take prompt notice of the issue and address the concerns of the expatriate community.
The delegation comprised A. R. Devadas, Secretary of Bombay Kerala Samajam; Premarajan Nambiar, former Secretary; and Alban Kumar, Youth Wing Convener. In accordance with a resolution adopted at the Samajam’s governing committee meeting, copies of the representations submitted to the Chief Minister of Kerala and the Governor were also handed over along with the memorandum.
The Deputy Secretary assured the delegation that the matter would be brought to the attention of the concerned authorities with due consideration. During the meeting, Secretary A. R. Devadas also briefed the official on Bombay Kerala Samajam’s support for NORKA-ROOTS initiatives and the organisation’s various community activities.