Cabinet approves continuation of free fortified rice under PMGKAY and other schemes till December 2028
On 9 October 2024, in India, the Union Cabinet approved continuing the universal supply of free fortified rice under PMGKAY and other welfare schemes from July 2024 to December 2028.
Summary
On 9 October 2024, in India, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved continuation of the universal supply of fortified rice under all Government schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), in its present form from July 2024 to December 2028. The initiative will continue as a central sector initiative with 100% Central funding as part of PMGKAY (food subsidy) and complements the Anaemia Mukt Bharat strategy. Fortification adds Fortified Rice Kernels enriched with iron, folic acid and vitamin B12, as per FSSAI standards, to regular rice. Universal coverage in all schemes was achieved by March 2024 after three phases.
Key facts
- Date
- 9 Oct 2024
- Period
- July 2024 to December 2028
- Funding
- Central sector; 100% by Centre, under PMGKAY food subsidy
- Micronutrients
- Iron, folic acid, vitamin B12 (FSSAI standards)
- Universal coverage
- Achieved by March 2024 (three phases)
- Links to
- Anaemia Mukt Bharat
Practice MCQs 4 questions
Till when did the Union Cabinet on 9 October 2024 approve continuation of free fortified rice supply under PMGKAY and other schemes?
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Correct answer: B — December 2028
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the Cabinet approved continuation of the universal supply of fortified rice from July 2024 up to December 2028.
Which micronutrients are added to rice through Fortified Rice Kernels under the rice fortification initiative?
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Correct answer: D — Iron, folic acid and vitamin B12
PIB (9 Oct 2024): rice fortification adds Fortified Rice Kernels enriched with iron, folic acid and vitamin B12, as per FSSAI standards, to regular rice.
The continuation of the rice fortification initiative approved on 9 October 2024 complements which Government strategy?
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Correct answer: A — Anaemia Mukt Bharat
PIB (9 Oct 2024): continuation of the rice fortification initiative will complement the interventions under the Anaemia Mukt Bharat strategy.
Consider the following statements about the rice fortification initiative: 1. It will continue as a central sector initiative with 100% funding by the Government of India as part of PMGKAY. 2. Universal coverage of fortified rice in all Government schemes was achieved by March 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. PIB (9 Oct 2024): the initiative continues as a central sector initiative with 100% funding by the Government of India as part of PMGKAY, and universal coverage was achieved by March 2024 after three phases.