India, Dec. 9 -- At least 4,000 vulnerable and marginalised populations surveyed across 11 states; 2/3 say they eat less now

The effects of the lockdown to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the resultant economic crisis continue to plague the poor and vulenerable. Two-thirds of around 4,000 vulnerable and marginalised populations surveyed across 11 states stated the quantity of food they consumed either 'decreased somewhat' or 'decreased a lot' compared to before the lockdown.

Out of this, 28 per cent reported that their food consumption 'decreased a lot'.

A huge proportion of the surveyed population also had to skip meals. In September and October, when the hunger watch survey was conducted, one in 20 hou...