Q Why is it in News ?
A On August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that, by 2024, rice provided to the poor under any government scheme PDS, mid-day-meal, anganwadi will be fortified.
Q What is need for nutrition security in India ?
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Q How has been India’s journey towards nutrition security ?
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Q What are Challenges in securing nutrition security ?
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Q What can be Way Forward ?
A Multi-pronged approach
1) Focus on mother’s education
2) Scale-up innovation in biofortified food by supporting policies
3) National awareness drive