Government will supply 35 million tonnes (MT) of iron fortified rice to the 800 million beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) by March 31, 2024. Additionally 3.4 MT of fortified rice will be supplied to 83 million beneficiaries under the social sector programme such as Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and PM Poshan by the end of current fiscal. Out of 660 districts which are covered under the public distribution system, 22 wheat consuming districts would be excluded from coverage under rice fortification. Annual estimated cost of ‘2,700 crore is anticipated for the fortified rice programme under NFSA, by 2024. The extra outlay would be part of the central government’s food subsidy budget estimated at Rs 2 trillion in FY24.
Prothoracic glands secrete moulting hormone which is:
Which of the following chemical is used in polyploidy?
When one buyer and larger number of sellers, the market condition is known as
This soil property which impacts nutrient movement to plant roots through mass flow and diffusion?
What is India's contribution to the world in terms of cotton production?
Which of the following technique is used to reduce soil erosion, evaporation, kinetic energy impact of rain drops?
Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT with regard to soaking dehusked pulses in water and discarding it before cooking?
Which of these resistances is contributing maximum to the gas exchange in leaves?
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons are formed during cooking from all of the following EXCEPT:
Which of the following is the apex bank for agricultural credit in India?
