Rice fortification is an effective way to combat anemia (Hindu Business Line)

Hindu Business Line published an op-ed on how modified rice can help combat anemia. n an ambitious attempt to combat the serious problem of anemia due to malnutrition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an announcement to mandate rice fortification in all social safety net schemes by 2024. An analysis by IFPRI finds that nearly two-thirds of the rural poor cannot afford a nutritious diet that meets India’s national food-based dietary guidelines. Costs could rise if other items are included in the food plans for the country. For example, if the cost of eggs and milk rose, even more rural poor could have a hard time achieving a healthy diet.