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Concerns raised by Scientists, civil society groups? - Nutritionists pointed out that adding one or two synthetic chemical vitamins and minerals will not solve the larger problem and in undernourished populations can lead to toxicity, including gut inflammation (end)

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Prime Minister while addressing the nation on 15th Aug-2021 said that, “Be it the rice distributed through ration shops or the rice provided to children in the mid-day meal, the rice available through every scheme will be fortified by the year 2024" (12/n)

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- FSSAI has also outlined its plan to make rice fortification mandatory by 2024 The government has recently initiated a 3-year centrally sponsored pilot scheme on rice fortification and supply via PDS (Public Distribution System) in 15 districts of the country (11/n)

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Plans of Govt. of India on food fortification? - FSSAI has issued a draft of regulations for mandatory fortification of edible oil and packaged milk At present, 69% of the packaged edible oil sold across pan-India is fortified and this is likely to increase (10/n)

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