Dr Manmohan Singh, Manager, Health and Nutrition Sector, India-MicroSave Consulting India is at a pivotal moment in its journey towards achieving comprehensive food and nutrition security, particularly through the innovative initiative of rice fortification led
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
The decision has been taken to reduce the huge surplus of stocks before the commencement of the new procurement season Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad
Continuation of free foodgrains under PMGKAY for five years to strengthen accessibility, affordability and availability of foodgrains for the poor and the vulnerable The Cabinet led by the Prime Minister has decided that the Central
The government of India is bearing Food Subsidies for procuring, allocating, transporting and delivering foodgrains to the designated depot in the States under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana The Central Government, to remove