World Iodine Deficiency Day - October 21

Also known as Global Iodine deficiency prevention day

In 1984, a major policy decision was made in Bharat, to iodize all edible salt in Bharat, which became a phased initiative starting in 1986.

Implementation of the National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme (NIDDCP), has led to siginificant achievements in the reduction of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) across Bharat like: - Reduction in Total Goiter Rate (TGR) - increased iodized salt production and consumption - The Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restriction on sales) Regulation, 2011 - Establishment of monitoring labs