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CV Rappai to head Global Kerala Diaspora Standing Committee on Migration

Published: 21 May 2018 - 08:51 am | Last Updated: 11 Nov 2021 - 04:19 am

The Peninsula

DOHA: Eminent personality CV Rappai, who is a well known face among Indian community in Qatar, has been nominated as Chairman of a Standing Committee on ‘Quality & Prospects of Migration’ formed recently by the government of Kerala.

This committee is one of the seven committees constituted by the state government  after convening  ‘Loka Kerala Sabha’ that aimed bring the Global Kerala Diaspora under one umbrella. The Sabha, held from January 12 – 13 in the capital of Kerala, also aims to offer a common platform for the betterment of Keralites living all over the world.

The event brought together several eminent personalities from various walks of life under one platform to discuss issues concerning the Kerala’s diaspora. As a follow, the government constituted seven sector specific Standing committees to deliberate issues in detail.

These Committees are expected to meet as frequently as possible, to prepare their report in three months. “The Committee, which has 13 members, will submit its report on the subject ‘Quality & Prospects of Migration’ with in three month to the state government of Kerala and this report will serve as a document for further course of actions for the state government,” Rappai told The Peninsula.

The Chairmen of the Committee could invite experts in any particular field, if there is need for assisting the Committee. Each committee will prepare a detailed report in the sector they are involved with and submit the same to the government. These reports will be examined and acted upon by the Government, as was decided in the Loka Kerala Sabha 2018. The meetings can be help at places convenient to the members.

The  members of the Sabha come from diverse backgrounds. The State hopes to benefit from their expertise in varied fields, including fiscal management, robotics, molecular chemistry, organic farming, water conservation, nanotechnology, agriculture, biotechnology and renewable energy.