01Economy·5 min read·Prelims · Mains
2 Food Fortification
This topic is testable because it involves government regulations and initiatives related to food security and nutrition, which are critical for understanding public health policies and economic impacts. The role of FSSAI and the PM-POSHAN scheme in implementing food fortification is relevant for governance and policy-related questions.
- Rice fortification was discontinued after a study by IIT Kharagpur showed issues with storage affecting nutritional outcomes.
- FSSAI's Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Regulations, 2018 govern food fortification.
- By March 2024, all custom-milled rice under PMGKAY and other programs was replaced with fortified rice for distribution until December 2028.