In this podcast we will discuss What is fortified rice, how is it made and what is the plan of Govt to deal with nutrition crises in India. Govt has announced that fortified rice will be distributed through PDS and other government schemes in three phases. The entire cost of rice fortification (around Rs. 2,700 crore per annum) would be borne by the Centre as part of food subsidy till its full implementation up to June 2024. Fortified rice will be provided through Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), PM POSHAN and Other Welfare Schemes (OWS) of the government, a press release noted. Through this decision, the government plans to make fortified rice available at ration shops. The target to achieve this is by March 2024, fortified rice will also be provided under PM-POSHAN scheme in three phases.