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    Question

    What is the primary objective of the Annapurna Food

    Packet Scheme launched by the Rajasthan Congress government?
    A To provide financial assistance to poor families during the pandemic. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To distribute essential food items to all households in Rajasthan. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To promote the consumption of nutritious food items. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To benefit 1.10 crore people, including COVID survey respondents and NFSA beneficiaries, and ensure no hunger in Rajasthan. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E To encourage local agricultural production and support farmers. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Annapurna Food Packet Scheme launched by the Rajasthan Congress government has the primary objective of benefiting 1.10 crore people, which includes poor families identified through the COVID survey and beneficiaries of the National Food Security Act (NFSA). The scheme aims to ensure that there is no hunger in Rajasthan by providing free food packets containing essential items. Each food packet includes 1 kg each of gram pulses, sugar, and iodised salt, along with 1 litre of soybean oil, and 100g each of chilli powder, coriander powder, and 50g of turmeric. The scheme was inaugurated by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Independence Day. Its focus is on alleviating hunger and providing essential nutrition to vulnerable populations during the pandemic and beyond. 

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