Chhattisgarh CM launches scheme for distribution of fortified rice
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday launched a scheme for distribution of fortified rice by Public distribution System (PDS) and different welfare initiatives for the folks of Kondagaon district of the State on a pilot foundation, an official assertion stated.
While nearly launching the scheme from right here on the statehood day, Mr. Baghel stated it’s going to assist in checking malnutrition and anemia, it stated.
“The fortified rice is a mixture of iron, vitamin B-12 and folic acid enriched fortified rice kernel (FRK), which meet the nutritional requirements in the diet and thereby help in controlling malnutrition and anemia. It will be distributed through fair price shops,” he stated.
Two rice mills have been allotted the work of rice mixing for fortification.
The operate to rejoice the statehood of Chhattisgarh, which got here into existence on November 1, 2000 after being carved out of Madhya Pradesh, was held at Mr. Baghel’s official residence right here in two phases.
In the primary part, former AICC chief Rahul Gandhi nearly attended the operate, whereas State Governor Anusuiya Uikey graced the second part of the programme because the chief visitor by video conferencing.
In the second part of the operate, Mr. Baghel felicitated 30 people and three organisations with ‘Rajya Alankaran Samman’ (state awards) for their exemplary contribution in 24 completely different disciplines within the digital presence of the governor.
The CM later launched the fortified rice distribution scheme and nearly devoted 5 newly-built vacationer resorts as half of the Tribal Tourism Circuit in numerous districts.
He carried out e-bhoomi pujan (floor breaking ceremony) of growth and beautification works at Rajim and Shivrinarayan beneath Ram Van Gaman Path tourism circuit challenge, the discharge stated.
Meanwhile, he additionally devoted 132/33 KV Power Sub Station in Bijapur district and 87.5-km lengthy 132 KV Barsur- Bijapur electrical energy line on the event, which can guarantee electrical energy provide to 23 distant villages within the naxal-affected district, it stated.
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