Fortified-food plan faces questions from two PM panel members REMA NAGARAJAN — Times of India

The government is advancing a Rs 17,000-crore rice fortification scheme, but EAC-PM members Sanjeev Sanyal and Shamika Ravi question its efficacy. They argue that poor dietary diversity, not fortification, is the main cause of anaemia. They call for stronger evidence on fortification before widespread implementation, echoing concerns from international donors and public health experts.The government is advancing a Rs 17,000-crore rice fortification scheme, but EAC-PM members Sanjeev Sanyal and Shamika Ravi question its efficacy. They argue that poor dietary diversity, not fortification, is the main cause of anaemia. They call for stronger evidence on fortification before widespread implementation, echoing concerns from international donors and public health experts. …Read More