PM POSHAN Current Affairs, GK & News
Phase-II of fortified rice scheme- Key Facts
According to the Union government, it has distributed around 6.83 lakh tonnes of fortified rice as a part of Public Distribution System (PDS) in second phase of “Fortified Rice Scheme”. Highlights: Government had set aim in 2021, to distribute fortified rice through government schemes by 2024. First phase of the distribution started in October 2021. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: fortified rice • Fortified Rice Kernels • Fortified Rice scheme • Integrated Child Development Scheme • PM POSHAN • Standards for fortified rice kernels (FRKs)
Distribution of Fortified Rice
The supply of fortified rice through the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), by 2024 has been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs that is chaired by PM Modi. Overview: As part of the food subsidy, the Central Government will be bearing the entire cost of Rs. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Food Corporation of India • fortified rice • Integrated Child Development Services • National Food Security Act • PM POSHAN • Rice fortification • Targeted Public Distribution System