Free Pineapple & Lemon juice distribution in Tripura as CM Deb eyes Vit-C immunity boost

Tripura government on Wednesday anunced free distribution of Vitamin C-enriched fruits - pineapple and lemon to people of urban areas in order to boost ir immunity in fight against coronavirus disease. month-long distribution programme will commence on 4 July Saturday under ‘Mukhya Mantri Corona Pratirodhak Abhiyan' - Chief Minister Public Immunity Campaign against Corona.

Vitamin-C enriched fruits will be distributed every Saturday from 12 pm to 4 pm at 25 local urban bodies and sub-divisional offices. fruits which are grown in state extensively are kwn to be rich in Vitamin C and act as antioxidants.

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"In order to combat corona, strong body strength is necessary. And vitamin C has been shown to be effective for strengning immunity. Our government to provide vitamin C rich fruits and bevers to common citizens", Chief Minister of Tripura Biplab Kumar Deb said in his tweet.

"In this campaign starting on Saturday 4 July, every Saturday from 12 to 4 pm, re will be free distribution of pineapple and lemon juice to public at urban bodies and subdivision hequarters. It has been procured directly from farmers. So that y can also get help. distribution will be through self-help groups", he ded.

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Chief Minister furr ded that  National Urban Livelihood Mission will monitor scheme at grassroots level. Law, minister, Ratan Lal Nath stated that government will spend Rs.1 crore for scheme. An official from horticulture department informed that project is implemented by urban development department as a dal authority.

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COVID-19 cases in Tripura

According to data released by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Tripura has reported 1396 out of which 302 are active cases.1093 patients have recovered from lethal infection and 1 patient died so far.

Im -PTI