An independent study on the plight of migrant workers in Bengaluru by Maraa , the city based media and arts collective has found that the government has not reached out to a large number of migrants in contrast to its claims of feeding every needy.The study was carried out in three locations of Bengaluru -- Chinnappa Layout, Mahadevapura and Doddagubbi -- where migrant workers are located in large numbers. “During our relief work, we have seen several problems that we feel need to be brought to public attention, primarily the government’s lack of response and accountability to the migrant workers in the city,” Maraa members said in a press release.They said that they got SOS calls from these labour camps where over a 1,000 people live. “We found that the BBMP was distributing one cooked meal a day, in some areas within both localities. The supply was erratic. In Mahadevpura, the BBMP distributed one round of ration , a box that was meant to last 21 days. Inside the box were two kgs of rice and rotten potatoes,” they said.According to Maraa’s accountability report, the revenue inspector had informed them that the food went stale in the godown because of delay in distribution. “In Doddagubbi, the government has not provided ration at all. Instead, the ward officer asked us to arrange for transport and distribute ration,” they said.Explaining the plight of workers, Maraa members have urged the government to distribute ration that can last a minimum of three weeks for workers and their families, until their work resumes. “Government must also ensure that contractors/employers pay wages to workers,” they have urged.