Biofortified seeds refer to seeds that have been genetically modified or conventionally bred to enhance the nutritional content of the resulting crops. The goal of biofortification is to address specific nutrient deficiencies in certain staple foods, thereby improving the nutritional status of populations that rely heavily on these crops

India has a significant burden of malnutrition, including micronutrient malnutrition such as iron and vitamin deficiencies. According to the World Bank, more than 70% of India’s children under five are deficient in vitamin D, and 57% of all children in the country lack adequate levels of vitamin A.