 "Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during Special Assembly session on Cauvery issue at Vidhan Soudha in Bengaluru. (Photo: PTI)")
The Karnataka department of commerce and industries has introduced a NRI policy with the view to attract investments from non-resident Kannadigas (NRKs) and other NRIs ahead of the three-day Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas that starts on Saturday.
Karnataka's policy proposes to have a card that will offer privileges and speedy service to NRKs, a "Namma Ooru-Namma Nadu" initiative that will allow these individuals to engage in philanthropic activities, a district level support system for NRKs and their families, along with structured programmes to promote art, yoga and cultural activities.
The state also plans to have a business incubation centre to promote
