Kathmandu, June 11 -- More than half of Nepal's employed people have lost their jobs in the past month,according to the result of a nationwide survey announced on Friday.

Agriculture and tourism were the two sectors most seriously affected by job losses, while those depending on daily wages incurred significant economic losses which ultimately affected the socio-economic wellbeing of children and their families.

'Most families may have been forced to reduce food intake and essential expenses, including nutrition and education for children.About 99% of the families reported receiving no support to stave off the hardship,' says a report onthe results of the rapid assessment survey.

The poll was conducted bySharecast Initiative Nepalwith ...