Ayushman Sahakar Scheme: Objectives and Benefits

Category: Government Schemes / Agriculture and Rural Development

UPSC Notes

Ayushman Sahakar is a scheme launched by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) in 2020 to support healthcare infrastructure and services through cooperative societies.

Major objectives

  • Strengthen healthcare infrastructure in rural and underserved areas.

  • Support cooperative societies in establishing hospitals, diagnostic facilities and healthcare institutions.

  • Encourage cooperative participation in medical education, nursing and allied healthcare services.

  • Improve access to healthcare through cooperative-led development.

Implementing institution: National Cooperative Development Corporation, under the Ministry of Cooperation.

The scheme provides financial assistance under applicable conditions for eligible cooperative institutions undertaking healthcare-related projects.

Key Pointers for UPSC

  • Launch year: 2020.

  • Implementing agency: NCDC.

  • Administrative ministry: Ministry of Cooperation.

  • The scheme connects cooperative-sector development with healthcare infrastructure.

  • Distinguish Ayushman Sahakar from Ayushman Bharat, the broader health coverage and healthcare-delivery initiative.