Kavita Kabeer

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March 11, 2026
Fortified Rice: iron for some, gold for many
https://www.cenfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Fortified-Rice-iron-for-some-gold-for-many.mp3 The food served to millions of Indians is all set to change. We talked about how fortified rice is making inroads into Public Distribution System (PDS) despite a very inadequate pilot study and disregardi...
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March 11, 2026
What is happening with the PM CARES fund?
https://www.cenfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Whats-happening-with-the-PM-CARES-Fund.mp3 Remember the PM CARES fund? Set up during the Covid-19 pandemic, this fund was supposed to help us to fight Covid, and other emergency situations, instead, it became mired in controversies. In January this ye...
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March 11, 2026
Fortified Rice: A Villain or a Saviour?
https://www.cenfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Fortified-Rice-A-villian-or-a-Saviour.mp3 India suffers from high rates of malnutrition, especially among women and children. The government claims that the fortification of food can be a sure-shot solution to combat it. As rice is a staple diet acros...
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March 11, 2026
Are we prepared for extreme temperatures ahead?
https://www.cenfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Are-we-prepared-for-extreme-temperatures-ahead3F.mp3 India Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave warning for several states. The Delhi Govt has brought out guidelines for schools and other institutions. Similarly, the Bengal Govt has advance...
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