Dear Friends and leaders of Pravasi Organizations: Please join hands with the Conclave of all Pravasi organizations of Malayalis as well as people from other Indian states, all over the world, for the coordination and follow up of their concerns/genuine issues directly to Central Govt Ministries in India. Unless we Pravasis come together and act together to resolve issues faced by us in India and abroad, there will be undue delay in resolving issues and justice is delayed or denied. Please bear in mind that there are five lakhs Malayalis in USA and over two million in Middle East, Europe, Africa and Far East. Similarly, millions from other states of India. But there is no collective representation to address the issues concerning the Pravasi community. They all look upon the community leaders to act together to achieve things beneficial to all by addressing their critical issues. In this context also please note that there are over 40 lakhs returned Pravasis in Kerala itself, facing several problems. They all are prepared to join hands with us, if we are prepared to take them along with us. Then only the law makers will think twice before they address our issues negatively. A series of meetings, both physical and over teleconference, were held during the past one year and reached at a unanimous decision to form a ‘Representative Body’ to represent all Pravasis. Accordingly, a non-profit public Trust by name ‘PRAVASI CONCLAVE TRUST’ was registered on Jan 23, 2020. This Trust has 15 initial Trustees and an Executive Committee holding voluntary positions of Chairman, President, Secretary and Treasurer. An Administrative Office for the Trust is being set up at Ernakulam under an Administrator to give appropriate services to Pravasis. The PCT office shall be strengthened by enough staff, progressively, to give the needed services. The following topics are prioritized under our immediate action plan. Expeditious resolution of disputes/legal conflicts faced by Pravasis through “Mediation & Arbitration’ service and Property Protection Commission chaired by Justice Rajan. Getting a stand alone OCI card with biometrics for travel to India. Present card is linked to foreign passports. Safe & secure as well as economic stay and tour arrangement in Kerala We are planning to start functioning of PCT office on Feb 24, 2020 and look forward to your continued support and cooperation. Sincerely