Distribution of Fortified Ration

  • On 27th June, 2019, the government approved a new pilot scheme on fortification of rice and its dispersal through PDS to fight malnutrition for all age group especially children.
  • Under this, the addition of key vitamins and minerals such as iron, iodine, zinc, vitamins A & D to staple foods such as rice, wheat, oil, milk and salt are done to improve their nutritional content.
  • Financial assistance of up to 90 percent in case of North-Eastern, Hilly and Island States and up to 75 per cent in case of rest of the States has been extended.
  • It is one of the 100-days agenda ....
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