Distribution of fortified rice to primary school students in Ahmedabad begins

Ahmedabad: The distribution of fortified rice to the students of the primary schools in Ahmedabad city under Midday Meal Scheme has started.

As informed by deputy-collector of Ahmedabad city, the distribution of ration for 47 days of June and July month to all the registered students of all the primary schools in the area of Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) under food security allowance has been started through fair price shops under Midday Meal Scheme. The distribution of wheat and fortified rice is done under the same. The fortified rice will be distributed to a total 1,59,425 registered students of class 1st to 8th of the primary schools.

Fortified rice refers to the polished raw rice which is mixed with the rice-shaped grains (Fortified Rice Kernels or FRK) in the ratio of 1:99. It is enriched with essential vitamins and minerals as per the standards of Food and Safety Standards Authority of India. DeshGujarat