‘Giftmilk’ scheme
Q. Which of the following is/are true regarding ‘Giftmilk’ scheme?
1) It is a scheme by National Dairy Development Board.
2) It is to improve child nutrition through consumption of milk & milk products by providing milk at subsidized rates.- Published on 03 Aug 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: Only 1
- Government has approved a proposal for setting up an Institution for promotion of nutrition through milk/milk products (especially for children) utilizing Corporate Social Responsibility funds of NDDB’s subsidiaries and other voluntary donation.
- Subsequently , NDDB registered a trust/ society known as ‘NDDB Foundation for Nutrition’(NFN) to implement this initiative known as “Giftmilk” to improve child nutrition thought consumption of milk & milk products by providing milk free of cost.
- The supply of milk / milk product would be facilitated through dairy cooperatives only.
