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Migrating to the city is difficult for rural poor as they have to live in slums and feed their families with low but daily income. Photo: Mumit M/TBS.

Slum dwellers face a looming food crisis

The marginalised sections of society are fearful that the situation might turn severe if the lockdown is prolonged

Low-income and middle-income countries, the average per capita income will decrease by 4%, malnutrition will increase by 14% and child mortality will be 1.24 lakh due to malnutrition. Photo: Salahuddin Ahmed/TBS

Food crisis in Covid-19 raises commodity prices

Fishing during a restricted time or in restricted area, fishing without approval for going to sea will be considered as punishable offences. File Photo: Pixabay

Almost 50% coastal fishermen in food crisis due to fishing ban: Study

File photo: World Bank Group President David Malpass at a press conference with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva to address the economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 virus. © Simone D. McCourtie/World Bank

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Countries need to team up to avert a food crisis, WB president tells The Business Standard