Panaji, May 8 The Government of Goa on the advice of the Office of the Commissioner for NRI affairs has constituted two high power district committees, for North Goa and South Goa to deal with property related and other grievances of NRIs.A joint meeting of both the committees was held at the Secretariat Porvorim. The Commissioner for NRI affairs who chaired the meeting briefed the committees about their functions and responsibilities, the press release said.

The committees then dealt with several petitions by non-resident Goans which concerned government departments, such as the Town Planning Department and the police.

The investment opportunities for NRIs in Goa was discussed. The Department of Industries was asked to identify the terms and conditions for such investments and look into facilities that could be given to NRIs for their increased participation.

The Commissioner for NRI affairs discussed with the committees the possibilities of a scheme which could be called ‘My Village.'

It was mentioned that every village panchayat has a development plan wherein projects required by the village are highlighted. The NRI could have the option to invest in any such project in his village wherein 50 percent of the cost would be borne by the NRI while the balance would be paid by the state government, the press release here said.

Further, the two committees would endeavour to obtain a fair and satisfactory settlement of the grievances placed before them. The Director NRI affairs is the member secretary of both the committees and will coordinate the proceedings. He will report to the commissioner NRI Affairs every fortnight an action taken, says the release.

Those desirous of availing of the services of these committees may contact Director for NRI Affairs at his office at the Secretariat, Porvorim (Fax: 2419856, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).