Question: Which of following nutritional compound will be added in Fortified Rice?
(a) Iron
(b) Folic acid
(c) Vitamin B-12
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
- NITI Aayog Vice chairman Rajiv Kumar today met Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan in New Delhi and discussed the Rice Fortification Pilot Scheme.
- Under this scheme rice is fortified with nutritional substances such as iron, folic acid, vitamin B-12, and zinc etc.
- During the meeting, it was decided that in order to ensure effective tackling, the problem of Malnutrition, a road map will be charted out by the Department of Food and Public Distribution for taking the pilot scheme of Rice Fortification all over the country.
- All State Government department and other stakeholders will be consulted to enhance cooperation by fostering the involvement of State Governments in the economic policy making process.
- Minister said that he is looking to implanting the scheme across the country.
Links: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/government-to-prepare-roadmap-for-distribution-of-fortified-rice/articleshow/70802891.cms
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