Thousands of Keralalites working in at foreign countries return home on expiry of visa or termination of their contracts. The plight of many NRK workers, particularly in the labour category, is pitiable once they lose their jobs, as they have several family members who depend on them.

Swanthwana is a Relief Fund Scheme that has been launched for NRKs in distress. This scheme targets NRK returnees living on below poverty line and similarly placed dependents of deceased NRK’s. The scheme is devised to meet financial requirements for marriages, medical treatment etc. and posthumous aid to provide social security to and their family or dependents.