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Rice fortification supply extension
October 15 , 2024
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- The Union cabinet approved the extension of the free fortified rice scheme from July 2024 to December 2028.
- The aim of this is to “address anaemia and micro-nutrients deficiency”.
- The Fortification defines as “deliberately increasing the content of essential micronutrients in a food so as to improve the nutritional quality of food and to provide public health benefit with minimal risk to health”.
- One kg of fortified rice will contain iron (28 mg-42.5 mg), folic acid (75-125 microgram), and vitamin B-12 (0.75-1.25 microgram).
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