Millers for Nutrition hosts National Training Program for Fortified Rice Blending Millers

In a significant step towards improving nutrition in Bangladesh, Millers for Nutrition, in collaboration with the World Food Program (WFP) and Nutrition International (NI), organized a national-level training program for fortified rice blending millers. The two-day residential training, held in Sreemangal, Moulavibazar District, aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of approximately 150 mill owners and managers on optimal blending of fortified rice.

The training focused on Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Control, and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure the quality of fortified rice and its optimal blending ratio. Technical experts from TechnoServe, WFP, NI, and government officials from DG Food and DWA facilitated the training.

The event was graced by the presence of Director General of DWA, Ms. Keya Khan and Director of DWA, Zakia Afroz. The training program is part of a larger effort to address micronutrient deficiencies in Bangladesh, where rice is a staple food ¹.

By fortifying rice with essential vitamins and minerals, the program aims to improve the nutritional quality of food for vulnerable populations. The training will enable millers to produce high-quality fortified rice, which will be supplied to government social safety net programs, including the Food Friendly Program and Vulnerable Women Benefit Program.