CM launches fortified ricescheme for Chandauli

Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched fortified rice scheme for Chandauli on Saturday. The district has been selected for this pilot project by the Centre. The CM said rice production is an important occupation in Chandauli, which is known as the rice bowl of the state.
“Fortified rice is rich in iron, vitamin B 12 and folic acid which increases its nutritional value and will help address malnutrition, especially in women and children.The district has high number of malnourished and anaemic people,” he said.
“During a survey, the Centre selected Chandauli for distribution of fortified rice through mid-day meals and public distribution system. The results of this pilot in Chandauli will enable the government to implement the programme across the country,” he said.
Posters should be put up in fair price shops to tell people about the benefits of fortified rice and announcements should be made via public address systems, said Yogi. He also directed the DMs to appoint a nodal officer for each ration shop.
The monthly average purchase of rice from Chandauli is about 37,500 quintal and the annual purchase is 4.5 lakh quintals. Fortified rice will be given to all 3.56 lakh ration card holders in the district.