Summary:
In this study we intend to address the question whether variation/fluctuation in rainfall is the primary reason for farmer suicides in India.
A quarter of a million Indian farmers have committed suicide in the last 16 years—an average of one suicide every 30 minutes. The agricultural sector in India has become more vulnerable to global markets as a result of economic liberalization. Reforms in the country have included the removal of agricultural subsidies and the opening of Indian agriculture to the global market. These reforms have led to increased costs, while reducing yields and profits for many farmers.
As a result, small farmers are often trapped in a cycle of insurmountable debt, leading many to take their lives out of sheer desperation.
Brief about Indian Agri:
India is an agrarian country with around 48.9%* of its people depending directly or indirectly upon agriculture. We rank 2nd in the…
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