Uncover the persistent crisis of seasonal hunger plaguing rural communities worldwide, with profound implications for India. This indispensable book, by economist Bapu Vaitla, dissects the annual cycles of food scarcity and starvation, offering compelling, data-driven insights. Learn about the economic and agricultural factors driving rural poverty and discover practical, actionable strategies to break these debilitating cycles. Essential for development professionals, policymakers, students, and anyone committed to achieving food security and poverty alleviation, especially within India’s vast rural landscape.