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Food Ministry counters Congress, says fortified rice safe

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[ad_1] The Ministry said rice fortification has been adopted by seven countries, including the U.S., since 1958. | Photo Credit: V. Raju The Union Food Ministry, on Friday, countered the Opposition Congress’s allegation that the distribution of fortified rice through fair price shops is being done despite multiple warnings by experts and institutions such as […]

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Panel calls for boosting protein, nutrients in government meal programmes

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[ad_1] The Covid-19 pandemic is likely to have “aggravated the silent crisis” of undernutrition in India, an inter-ministerial committee has observed, recommending that protein-rich food items like eggs, nuts and legumes, as well as micronutrients like calcium, iron, zinc, folate and vitamin A be legally mandated in meals given through food safety programmes in schools […]

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