National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme (NIDDCP)
The National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Programme is implemented in the State from 1991 and the State IDD Cell started functions at O/o DPH&PM since 1.7.1994.
A notification under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act has been issued banning the sale of non-iodised salt for edible purposes, and the Government has directed the sale of iodised salt through fair price shops under the Public Distribution System across all districts of Tamil Nadu.