FAQs on Karnataka Diaspora Cell.

• What is Karnataka Diaspora Cell?
• It is a constituent of Karnataka Udyoga Mitra, which comes under the aegis of Karnataka Commerce and Industry Department.
• What is its aim?
• Its aim is to bring together the people of Karnataka and the Non Resident Indians, particularly the People of Karnataka Origin.
• How does it go about achieving it?
• First, it builds up a database of the NRIs (PKOs) into its website. Second, it participates in, or organizes meetings, conferences, seminars, lectures and such other activities in Karnataka and abroad to throw more light on the developmental activities of Karnataka.
• Who can become a member of KDC?
• Any NRI (PKO) who is interested in the all round progress of Karnataka and who also likes to keep in touch with the State can register himself/ herself as a member.
• What is the membership fee?
• There is no fee for registration. But fee may be charged for specific
  services on request.
• Does it help arrange tours etc of NRI (PKO) to Karnataka?
• Such help is minimal. But an aspirant tourist can get all details
  pertaining to his interest through the various entries in KDC website.
  But if there are further difficulties the KDC will certainly extend a
  helping hand
• When the KUM is there why a separate KDC is necessary?
• The answer is in the question itself. Karnataka Udyoga Mitra has in its sweep each and everyone who is interested in investing in Karnataka. The KDC has a more definite role to play. It helps in interactions with NRIs (PKOs) and also aids them in earmarking the areas of their interest. It would act as a catalyst to promote NRI (PKO) investments.
• Does it mean that it is only interested in investments?
• No. A cursory look at website would convince anyone that KDC is interested in various aspects of Karnataka's life and culture that would be of interest to NRI (PKO).
• To what extent does it involve itself for a NRI (PKO) to invest in Karnataka? Does it help him/ her in getting land, bank loan etc?
• Its involvement is mainly in providing necessary contacts to make an investment in Karnataka.
• To what extent will our interaction with KDC remain confidential?
• Your name, e-mail address and the areas of general interest will be available to authorized persons and the government agencies.