Phase-II of fortified rice scheme
August 17 , 2022
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- First phase of the distribution started in October 2021.
- In Phase II, 52% of the districts received the fortified rice.
- Under PDS, 151 districts from 24 states have received fortified rice.
- Fortified Rice Scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
- It was launched in 2019 with the aim of eliminating anaemia and micro-nutrient deficiency in India.
- This scheme was approved for 3 years (2021-22).
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