THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Over 4.13 lakh Malayali expatriates stranded in various countries have registered online for returning to Kerala, a recent report said. It is also learnt that over 1.50 lakh Malayalis stranded in other states have also registered on the NORKA website.

Meanwhile, authorities have started providing passes to those Malayalis who are planning to return to Kerala from various states. It must be noted that the passes will be provided only to those people who register on the NORKA website. These people will receive details such as their entry time on their mobile phones. Reports also suggest that 61,009 Malayali expats are returning after losing their jobs. So far, 9827 pregnant women, 10,628 children and 11,256 elder citizens have registered on the NORKA website.