The Prime Minister in August 2021 announced the fortification of rice distributed under various government schemes including the Public Distribution System (PDS) and Mid-Day-Meal scheme by the year _______.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 2024.
The Prime Minister of India announced in August 2021 that the fortification of rice distributed under various government schemes, including the Public Distribution System (PDS) and the Mid-Day-Meal scheme, would be completed by the year 2024.
Rice fortification is the process of adding essential micronutrients, such as iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12, to rice to address nutritional deficiencies, particularly in vulnerable sections of the population. The goal is to improve the overall health and nutritional status of millions of beneficiaries who rely on these government schemes.