Foriegners Welfare Scheme

Kochi City is the major hub of tourists and the commercial capital of Kerala and so is a host to the maximum member of Foreign Nationals from around the globe, for a variety of reasons such as Tourism, Business, Medical Treatment, Education, Employment etc. Due to this fact, the City Police has devised a special scheme under the “PRIDE” Programme for the welfare of Foreigners visiting the City. The programme was implemented with the active cooperation and participation of the Hoteliers Association of Kochi. The major steps implemented under the scheme are as follows.

• Distribution of pamphlet notices to the Foreign Nationals at the Airport itself on various rules and regulations regarding Visa/Registration etc.
• Establishment of police Aid Post at the Airport and Medical College to aid the Foriegners in sorting out the various problems of hire charges and exorbitant medical fees.
• The Police Tourist Cell to provide information on various aspects such as places of lodging, correct Hotel rates, standard rates on medical treatment etc.
• The Police Cell to perform as a complaint redressal forum were the Forigners can also submit the petitions on various aspects to the police, which would be disposed on a war footing.
• Establishment of a direct fax and Email service with the Special Branch and various Hotels for immediate transfer of information on C forms and other registration matters related to Foreigners.
• All these steps has ensured that the Foreign Nationals who come to Kochi City get a more safer and secure atmosphere, while they are in City and also their welfare in various aspects is ensured. The police also on the other hand get all the information on the foreigners visiting the City, so that the general security of the place is not compromise.

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