TNPSC Thervupettagam

Phase-II of fortified rice scheme

August 17 , 2022 722 days 685 0
  • 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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