Question

Which are the people more prome to food insecurity??

Answer 1

In rural areas, the/people who are more prone to food insecurity are

(i) Landless labourers

(ii) Traditional artisans

(iii) Petty self-employed workers

(iv) Destitutes including beggars

In urban areas, the people who are more prone to food insecurity are

(i) Casual labourers

(ii) Workers employed in the low-paid occupations

(iii) Workers employed in seasonal activities

Food-insecure people also include people living in economically backward states with high poverty, tribal and remote areas and regions more prone to natural disasters.