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Zero hunger and good health are two main goals for sustainable development, but when it comes to vulnerable sections of society, they struggle to meet their basic needs. In the Global Hunger Index 2021, India has been placed under a severe category with a score of 27.5. Sahariyas are a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group that faces numerous challenges in obtaining food security and adequate nutrition. The current study seeks to comprehend the complexities of food and nutrition among the Sahariya tribe. It also aims to determine the coping mechanisms used by households to mitigate food insecurity. This study is based on empirical data collected through fieldwork among 68 households in the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh. Interviews, participant observation, and focus group discussions were used as methods of data collection. Their food patterns have been observed through household-level food analysis and narratives related to food insecurity. The study discussed the relationship between food insecurity and socioeconomic variables found in the studied area. The study revealed that Sahariyas are found to be mainly landless laborers (72.05%), Begging and rag-picking (39.71%), and forest dwellers (57.35%). Most of them have been found to struggle with their day-to-day food and life. To envision a new policy environment that can help in resolving food insecurity issues, a more in-depth understanding of the evolution of the food system is necessary. |
