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Science

Bringing the scourge of famine to the spotlight is a good augury

Reported by The Hans India 26 Oct 2026, 12:18 am IST 1 min read

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There have been several famines in India under British rule, starting with the disastrous Bengal famine of 1770. Bombay and Madras Presidencies had famines in 1792 and in 1803. Between 1804 and 1830 there were altogether six major famines in Madras and Bombay.

The Guntur famine of 1832 is popularly known as ‘Dokala Karuvu’, as it was reported that hungry people tore open the stomachs of others to find food. The Ganjam Famine of 1866 affected not only Orissa but also the Rayalaseema districts of Madras Presidency

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Section: Science
Places: Andhra Pradesh
First reported by: The Hans India
Reporter: prof k s s seshan
Published: Monday, 26 October 2026, 12:18 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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