The decision follows findings of a study assigned to IIT Kharagpur to assess the shelf life of Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK) and Fortified Rice (FR) under actual storage conditions across diverse agro-climatic zones in the country.
The government has temporarily discontinued the fortification of rice supplied under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and allied welfare schemes, citing concerns over nutrient degradation during prolonged storage, according to an official statement.
The decision follows findings of a study assigned to IIT Kharagpur to assess the shelf life of Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK) and Fortified Rice (FR) under actual storage conditions across diverse agro-climatic zones in the country.
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