The District Food Security Network (DFSN) Bajura classified 14 out of 27 VDCs (Cluster B and C) of the district as moderately food insecure (Phase 2), which are located in the eastern, western and northern belts of the district. The moderately food insecure VDCs are: Rugin, Bichhya, Sappata, Jaganath, Wai, Jukot, Gotri, Bandhu, Dahakot, Manakot, Dogadi, Gudukhati, Kanda and Jayabageshowary. February-March is a typical winter lean period in the district.