Nutrition project for adolescent girls to continue
Special Correspondent Pilot project in 51 districts Release of Rs.162.77 crore to States, Union Territories approved Foodgrains at BPL rates for beneficiaries NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Friday approved continuation of the "Nutrition Programme for Adolescent Girls' in 2008-09 in 51 districts on a pilot project basis with minor changes in guidelines. The CCEA approved release of the Central assistance (on a 100 per cent grant basis) of the allocation of Rs.162.77 crore for 2008-09 to States and Union Territories.