The Cabinet has approved the extension of the Fortified Rice Scheme until December 2028. With a budget of ₹17,082 crore, the program aims to fight anaemia and malnutrition by distributing fortified rice and other nutrient-rich foods through key welfare schemes across India.

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• Scheme extended till Dec 2028
• Budget allocation ₹17,082 crore
• Targets anaemia, malnutrition in vulnerable groups
• Rice fortified with Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12
• Distributed via TPDS, PM POSHAN, ICDS, WBNP, SAG
• School meals under PM POSHAN use fortified rice
• DFS salt, fortified oil included for extra nutrients
• NDDB Gift Milk: 7.1 lakh litres to 41,700 children
• Women, adolescent girls covered via WBNP, SAG
• Supported by MoFPI schemes like PMKSY, PLISFPI, PMFME