National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation

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National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC) was set up in January 1997 as a not for profit company under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The corporation provides financial assistance for wide range of income generating activities to disabled persons. [1] [2]

The company is managed by Board of Directors nominated by Government of India.

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References

  1. "National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC) - Concessional Loans for Economic Activities: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India". Socialjustice.nic.in. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
  2. "National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation". Nhfdc.nic.in. Retrieved 25 July 2013.