New Delhi, Aug 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that the Government
will provide fortified rice to poor by the year 2024.
'The government will fortify the rice which it gives to the poor under its different schemes, will give nutritious rice to the poor,' the Prime Minister said while delivering the customary address to the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort here on 75th India's Independence Day.
'Whether it is rice available at ration shop, rice available in mid-day meal, rice available through every scheme will be fortified by the year 2024,' the Prime Minister said.
During his address, the Prime Minister also said, 'Priority is being given to schemes related to education, health, nutrition, roads, employment in more than 110 aspirational districts of the country. Many of these districts are in tribal areas.'
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