Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launches AYUSHMAN SAHAKAR scheme
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- Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched AYUSHMAN SAHAKAR scheme.
- The scheme is a unique way to assist cooperatives play an important role in creation of healthcare infrastructure in the country.
- AYUSHMAN SAHAKAR scheme has been formulated by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).
- Mr. Tomar announced that NCDC would extend term loans to prospective cooperatives to the tune of 10 thousand crore in the coming years.
Source: AIR
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Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
- The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, a branch of the Government of India, is the apex body for formulation and administration of the rules and regulations and laws related to agriculture in India.
- The three broad areas of scope for the Ministry are agriculture, food processing and co-operation.
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Minister: Narendra Singh Tomar