FORTIFIED RICE KERNELS (FRK) FOR GRADE A & COMMON RICE

Sept. 21, 2021

Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), India for the first time issued uniform specifications for Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK) for grade A & Common Rice, in case of procurement of Fortified Rice Stocks, of which 1% of FRK (w/w) should be blended with normal rice stock.

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The department issued the uniform specifications of food grains for Central Pool procurement for the ensuing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020-21.
These specifications as per standard practice have been issued in respect of Paddy, Rice and other coarse grains namely Jowar, Bajra, Maize, Ragi.
These specifications also include standards of rice for issue to States/UTs for distribution under TPDS and Other Welfare Schemes based on the uniform specifications of rice for KMS 2020-21.
All States/Union Territories and Food Corporation of India have been advised that the procurement during KMS 2020-21 may be strictly in accordance with the uniform specifications.

Source : PIB