After the launch of 17 biofortified crops by the Centre in 2020, bajra is taking a new form in Rajasthan, having more iron and zinc. It is not genetically modified.
Even the farmers do not have to do anything extra in the agricultural practices to produce the crop that is more nutritious and healthier. In terms of taste, look, odour, and cooking mechanism, there is no difference between the conventional and the fortified bajra.
Biofortification is an established strategy which comes under the Centre.Ministry of Women and Child Development,Integrated Child Development Services, and would be key to drive the demand early on.