A one-day awareness programme on fortified rice was organised by the department of Food & Civil Supplies, Tuensang at CKS Conference Hall, Tuensang on August 17.
At the event, State Technical Officer from PATH, Shan Ezung spoke on the importance of fortification of rice.
He stated that fortified rice contains micronutrients such as iron, Vitamin B12 and Folic acid.
He also highlighted that fortified rice has been used in ICDS, MDM/PM Poshan and PDS and clarified that all fortified items were tagged with plus F logo.
During the programme, welcome note was delivered by Assistant Director Food & Civil Supplies, Tuensang, Sentitemsu Longkumer. The programme was attended by participants from fair price shop owners, Ward Chairmen, Village Chairmen and Civil Societies from Tuensang Town.