The initiative aims to provide fortified rice containing essential micronutrients like iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 through ration shops, mid-day meals, and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) schemes In October 2024, PM Narendra Modi
The rice fortification initiative will continue as a central sector initiative with 100 per cent funding by the Government of India as part of PMGKAY (Food Subsidy) The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of
It plans to initiate surveillance on other food products such as fortified rice and dairy products The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered a nationwide comprehensive testing of spices from all