UPSC Mains 2019Question 7General Studies 2Social Justice150 words

There is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India. The shrinking of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on non-food essential items squeezing their food budget. Elucidate. (Answer in 150 words)

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