Context: Fortification of rice supplied under government schemes is a welcome decision. This should be accompanied by policies to improve women's education and wellbeing.
Rice fortification in India: Pointing towards the beginning of a new journey, from food security to nutritional security.
Challenges towards Kuposhan Mukt Bharat (Malnutrition free India)
Way Forward: India needs a multi-pronged approach to eliminate the root cause of this complex problem. The Global Nutrition Report (2014) estimates that every dollar invested in a proven nutrition programme offers benefits worth 16 dollars.