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Rice Fortification 2026
March 6 , 2026
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- The Union Government has decided to temporarily stop rice fortification under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana after a study by IIT Kharagpur.
- The study found that micronutrients in fortified rice decrease over time due to moisture, temperature, humidity, and long storage.
- Rice in the central pool is often stored for 2–3 years, which increases the risk of nutrient loss.
- The government said that foodgrain supply under the Public Distribution System, Integrated Child Development Services, and PM Poshan Scheme will not be affected.
- Rice fortification means adding nutrients like Iron, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), and Vitamin B12 as per the standards of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.
- The scheme was started to reduce malnutrition and anaemia without changing the taste or quality of rice.
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