Fortified Rice Scheme: Supply Extended Till December 2028
Why in the news
In August 2025 the Union Cabinet cleared continued universal supply of fortified rice up to December 2028.
Key facts
- Aim: fight anaemia, malnutrition and hidden hunger.
- Timeline: pilot 2019; national rollout 2022.
- Nodal: Department of Food and Public Distribution (Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ministry); standards: FSSAI.
- Linked with Anemia Mukt Bharat (2018), Double Fortified Salt and fortified oils; state-level quality checks.
| Channel | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Public Distribution System | Ration shops |
| PM POSHAN | School children |
| ICDS | Women and children |
| WBNP and Scheme for Adolescent Girls | Special nutrition |
Exam angle
- Nutrients: iron, folic acid, B12.
- Standard-setter: FSSAI.