Seasonal Agricultural Unemployment: The Main Reason for Seasonal Hunger in India
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According to a 2021-22 survey, over 57% of rural households in India were classified as 'agricultural,' highlighting the widespread dependence on this sector. The seasonality of farming is the main reason for seasonal hunger in India, particularly for millions of landless labourers and smallholder farmers who experience a stark drop in income and work during the agricultural off-season, or 'lean season'.
