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09 Oct 2024 | 03:30:33 PM IST
New Delhi: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw addresses the gathering during the 70th National Film Awards, at Vigyan Bhawan, in New Delhi.
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Union Cabinet Meeting Live News Updates: Government announces the supply of fortified rice under all schemes
Union Cabinet Meeting Live News Updates: Fortified rice supply under all schemes (Rs 17,082 Cr)
Approval: Supply fortified rice under all schemes
• 2022: Covered ICDS and PM POSHAN programs
• 2023: Covered ICDS + PM POSHAN areas + 112 Aspirational Districts + 250 districts with high stunting incidences
• 2024: All above areas + remaining districts of the country including PMGKAY
• 80 crore citizens will be benefitted
Objective: to address anaemia and micro-nutrients deficiency
Total financial implication Rs 17,082 Cr from July – 2024 to Dec – 2028
100% funding by the Central Government
Will reduce anaemia and micro-nutrients deficiency
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