Giftmilk - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   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.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:

  • 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.