Minister for Civil Supplies Karumuri Venkata Nageswara Rao on Thursday said fortified rice would be supplied in all the districts across the State from September.
At a press conference, the Minister said the Government would distribute fortified rice through the Public Distribution System (PDS), Mid-Day-Meal (MDM) and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme.
The Minister explained that fortified rice was a healthier option and that it should not be mistaken for ‘plastic rice’. “Essential vitamins and minerals are added to the grain, enhancing its nutritious value. Essential components like vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, iron, zinc and folic acid are added during the fortification process,” he said.
