Implementation, delivery, and utilization of iron fortified rice supplied through public distribution system across different states in India: An exploratory mixed-method study.

• Main Authors: E R Nandeep (Author), Hemant Mahajan (Author), Mahesh Kumar Mummadi (Author), Challa Sairam (Author), Venkatesh K (Author), Jayachandra Kadiyam (Author), Indrapal Meshram (Author), Sreenu Pagidoju (Author), Venkata Raji Reddy (Author), Hrusikesh Panda (Author), Raghu Pullakandham (Author), J J Babu Geddam (Author), Subbarao M Gavaravarapu (Author), Hemalatha R (Author), Samarasimha Reddy N (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Food fortification with micronutrients is one of the cost-effective and sustainable methods to prevent micronutrient deficiencies at community level. The rice fortified with iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 is being supplied through various social welfare schemes in India in a phased manner and pla...