The Union Education Minister, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan will be the Chairperson of the NSC and Minister of State for Education, Smt. Annapurna Devi will be the Vice-Chairperson.
It is one of the largest pan-India schemes for strengthening healthcare infrastructure across the country, and is in addition to the National Health Protection Mission (Ayushman Bharat Yojana). Total outlay- Rs. 64,180 crore for 5 years.
Veteran actor Rajinikanth has been honoured with the prestigious 51st Dada Saheb Phalke Award for his outstanding contribution to the world of Indian cinema.