Poverty and food insecurity in Nepal is deep and widespread, and even rampant in some regions of the country. The country is not able to make significant break-through to tackle the problems, despite the huge financial and technical support it is receiving from several bilateral and multilateral donors since 1956 when it started its plan development effort. The recent poverty study though revealed the decline in poverty incidence, there is huge increase in inequality. At present, the country has the highest level of inequality in Asia Pacific region. Increased inequality has the direct...