The Andhra Pradesh State Christian (Minorities) Finance Corporation

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The Andhra Pradesh State Christian (Minorities) Finance Corporation is a state agency of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. It was set up in 2008 with objective to assist the Christian community in their socio-economic development. It is funded by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. [1] The Andhra Pradesh Government has appointed Shri Maddirala Joseph Emmanuel (Mannie) as the chairman of the Andhra Pradesh State Christian Minorities Finance Corporation on 8 January 2019.

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References

  1. "Andhra Pradesh Christian Minority Corporation". Christianminorities.ap.nic.in. Retrieved 30 April 2014.