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Biofortification: A pathway to strengthen food systems through nutrient-rich crops
Over the last few decades, the burden of malnutrition has drawn significant attention in India at the national and state levels, leading to a shift in focus from ensuring food security to nutrition security. In order to fulfill the nutritional requirements of the population, the agriculture sector is gradually shifting from being production[1]centric to ensuring that the production of nutrient-enriched food crops is in sufficient amounts. The central and state government is implementing multiple programs contributing to improved nutrition outcomes. Substantial progress has been achieved on production enhancement and diversification, and steps are being taken to promote nutri-cereals. Among the ...