Fortified Rice Scheme Extended till 2028.
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Fortified rice supply under govt schemes, extended till 2028 with 100% central funding
Fortified rice scheme gets ₹ 17,082 crores.
All normal rice in central schemes had been replaced with fortified rice by March 2024.
The scheme also promotes Double Fortified Salt (DFS) and fortified edible oil in school meals to tackle hidden hunger and cognitive, neurological deficits.
NDDB Dairy Services Gift Milk Programme delivered fortified milk in schools reaching over 41,700 children across 11 states.
Fortified rice continues to be supplied in below government schemes
→ TPDS: Targeted Public Distribution System
→ Mid Day Meals: PM POSHAN Scheme
→ ICDS: Integrated Child Development Services
→ WBNP: Wheat Based Nutrition Programme
→ SAG: Scheme for Adolescent Girls
This fight helps reduce anaemia and hidden hunger.