At present, the importance of health benefits of fortified rice is well known. This is the reason that fortified rice distribution under the Public Distribution System has been kept under the pilot scheme by the state government. And it is easily available in all government fair price shops of the state. If we talk about the health-boosting properties of fortified rice, then it looks different from Arwan rice due to being more greasy than usual, but it is of better quality rice. There are varieties. Nutritious elements like iron, folic acid, vitamin B-12 are found in abundance in it. Iron is helpful in preventing anemia. On the other hand, folic acid is beneficial in blood formation, embryo development and nervous system in pregnant women. Whereas vitamin B-12 increases physical capacity and intelligence development. In this way, it is proving to be completely helpful in removing malnutrition and anemia. This is the reason that arrangements have been made by the state government to provide fortified rice in all the districts under mid-day meal and supplementary nutrition food schemes in schools and Anganwadi centers. And it is being widely publicized. Like this:Like Loading… Continue Reading