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Kerala CM to launch Norka Care global insurance scheme on Sep 22

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 14 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will launch ‘Norka Care’, a global health and accident insurance scheme for expatriate Keralites, here on September 22.
The scheme, spearheaded by Norka Roots, will take effect from November 1 (Kerala Piravi Day), offering comprehensive insurance cover to the Malayalee diaspora worldwide. Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal will preside over the function.
Details of the scheme are available through the 24x7 Norka Global Contact Centre toll-free numbers – 1800 425 3939 (India) or 91-8802 012 345 (missed call service abroad).
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