What is Ayushman Sahakar Scheme and its aims?
A scheme to assist cooperatives in creation of healthcare infrastructure in the country was launched by Ministry of Agriculture, Ayushman Sahakar scheme.
Aims
Ayushman Sahakar specifically covers establishment, modernization, expansion, repairs, renovation of hospital and healthcare and education infrastructure
To assist the provision of affordable and holistic healthcare through hospitals /healthcare/education facilities by cooperative societies
To assist the promotion of AYUSH facilities by cooperative societies
To assist cooperative societies to meet the objectives of National Health Policy
To assist cooperative societies to participate in the National Digital Health Mission
Assist cooperative societies to provide comprehensive healthcare including education, services, insurance and activities related
Conclusion
The scheme also provides working capital and margin money to meet operational requirements. The scheme provides interest subvention of one percent to women majority cooperatives.
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