Agri minister launches Rs 10,000 cr Ayushman Sahakar Fund

New Delhi, Oct 19 : Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched Rs 10,000 crore NCDC Ayushman Sahakar Fund on Monday for creation of healthcare infrastructure by cooperatives.
The National Cooperative Development Corporation fund would give a boost to provision of healthcare services.
Under the scheme, the NCDC will give loans totalling Rs 10,000 crore to cooperatives to set up healthcare facilities.
PIB tweeted “Agriculture Minister @nstomar launches Rs 10,000 crore NCDC Ayushman Sahakar Fund for creation of healthcare infrastructure by cooperatives. National Cooperative Development Corporation fund would give a boost to provision of healthcare services.” The NCDC will support all aspects of healthcare that come under the World Health Organization classification, including Indian systems of medicine which will include Ayush, homoeopathy, drug manufacturing, drug testing, wellness centres, Ayurveda massage centres and drug stores.
The NCDC will also support education in medical and dental colleges and those offering nursing and paramedical education.