"The ministry has constituted a committee to suggest formulation of a comprehensive policy and draft legislation/ regulation on food fortification under the chairpersonship of Director, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad," Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi said in a written reply.
She said a consultation meeting was also held recently with stakeholders to evolve a comprehensive policy and draft legislation/regulation on micronutrient fortification.
"Group of Secretaries on Education and Health-Universal Access and Quality has inter-alia, identified fortification of staple food like rice, wheat, edible oil and milk with iron, folic acid and vitamin-A with a timeline of three years as one of the measures," she said.