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International development agency, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition ( GAIN) and Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) are planning to launch fortified edible oil in the state to fight against malnutrition among the people soon.

The Hungama (Hunger and Malnutrition) survey was carried out recently by Naandi Foundation in 112 districts of six states including Rajasthan where malnutrition is more than 70% mainly among scheduled tribes. Among children, the figures are similar to national average, experts say.

It would be India's biggest food fortification project that plans to fortify edible oil and wheat flour with iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid.

Besides, they are making people aware about food fortification in Rajasthan Khadi Udyog Sangh's fair, which will conclude on Friday. In the fair, visitors are also being informed about the benefits of micronutrient malnourishment.

"Aim of the project is to reduce micronutrient deficiencies in the population of Rajasthan and the fair is a good opportunity to conduct a campaign on public awareness on food fortification," Dhirendra Kumar, IIHMR official, said.

Apart from distributing pamphlets and flyer highlighting the benefits of food fortification, a radio jingle and short documentary film on the project is also being shown to the visitors.

The state government is supplying fortified wheat flour in all 33 districts.

Times of India

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