India may end ₹2,700 crore rice fortification programme
Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
The programme to distribute vitamin-fortified rice may be discontinued due to lack of technolocy to increase the grain’s shelf life
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source BusinessLine - Economy
Published Friday, 6 March 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right