Editorial | Not enough to eat
Summary
Remote districts of Sudurpaschim Province like Bajhang face acute food shortages worsened by monsoons and poor infrastructure, demanding urgent government action to restore supply and promote self-sustainability.
Key Points
- Remote districts of Sudurpaschim Province, including Bajhang, face acute food shortages exacerbated by poor access and government neglect.
- Monsoon-related landslides disrupt supply chains, halting food deliveries and worsening scarcity in Saipal Rural Municipality.
- Inadequate subsidised food supplies and poor road construction contribute to hunger, forcing villagers to buy food at higher costs.
- Immediate repairs, aerial food supply, and climate-resilient crops are critical to addressing food insecurity in high-altitude villages.
