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Who recently announced the fortification of rice distributed under various government schemes?
A)
Amit Shah
B)
Ram Nath Kovind
C)
Nirmala Sitharaman
D)
Narendra Modi

Correct Answer :   Narendra Modi


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday(15-08-2021) announced the fortification of rice distributed under various government schemes, including the Public Distribution System(PDS) and Mid-Day Meals in schools, by 2024, Saying malnutrition poses "major obstacles" in the development of women and children.
 
Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on Independence Day, Modi said, “Malnutrition and lack of essential nutrients in poor women and poor children poses major obstacles in their development. In view of this, it has been decided that the government will fortify the rice given to the poor under its various schemes.
 
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) defines the fortification as “deliberately increasing the content of essential micronutrients in a food so as to improve the nutritional quality of food and to provide public health benefit with minimal risk to health.”

Published On : August 16, 2021
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