The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the universal supply of Fortified Rice under all schemes of the Government including Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and Other Welfare Schemes etc. Food fortification has been used globally as a safe and effective measure to address anaemia and micronutrient malnutrition in vulnerable populations.
Rice is an ideal vehicle for supplying micronutrients in the Indian Context as 65 per cent of India’s population consumes rice as a staple food. Rice fortification involves the addition of Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK) enriched with micronutrients (Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12) as per standards prescribed by FSSAI to regular Rice (Custom Milled Rice).
Presentation- Dibyabharati Nayak
