Properly targeted, that money could be far better spent, on improving lamentable provision of health and education, on building infrastructure and on refining income-support schemes such as NREGA.

Though Andrea kept her job as a school bus driver, she knew that they couldn't pay their bill and support their youngest of five children, Zack, age nine, on one income.

We commit to support those affected by the crisis by creating employment opportunities and through income support measures.