Hyderabad, April 10 -- The Telangana government has announced the formation of a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Advisory Committee to address the welfare of Gulf migrant workers and develop a comprehensive NRI policy. This move is part of chief minister A Revanth Reddy's broader vision to improve support for overseas workers from the state.

On April 16, 2024, during a meeting with representatives of Gulf associations at Taj Deccan, Hyderabad, the chief minister pledged to take concrete steps for the well-being of Gulf workers. Fulfilling that promise, the government has now initiated formal action.

Following the chief minister's directive, chief secretary Santhi Kumari issued the official government order on Thursday, April 10.

The committe...