Farmers suicides in india
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The document discusses reasons for farmer suicides in India, including dependence on monsoons with little irrigation, indebtedness from high-interest loans, rising costs of cultivation, and failure of loan waiver policies to provide long-term solutions. Key statistics show that on average one farmer committed suicide every 32 minutes between 1997-2005, with rates as high as one every 8 hours in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. Most suicides occurred among farmers between 20-45 years old.
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Farmer suicides have been a major issue in India since the 1990s. The document discusses the key causes of farmer suicides as monsoon failure, high debt, crop failure, lack of irrigation, declining prices of crops coupled with increasing input costs, and poverty. It provides statistics showing that states like Maharashtra and Kerala have seen thousands of farmer suicides annually, with debt being a factor in over 80% of cases and average debt levels of Rs. 50,000. Suggested solutions include more crop insurance, profitable prices for farmers, increased access to credit, and support for inputs.
Farmers suicides in india
Farmers in India face immense challenges including financial difficulties, crop failures due to monsoon variability and lack of irrigation, high interest rates for loans, and increasing costs of farming. As a result, thousands of farmers commit suicide each year - on average 38 suicides per day or one every 30 minutes. The majority of these suicides are by small or medium farmers who are in debt. To address this crisis, experts call for increased access to affordable credit, comprehensive crop insurance, irrigation investments, and programs to provide alternative livelihoods for farmers.
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Farmer suicides have been a major issue in Maharashtra since the 1990s. Some key points:
- The state with the highest number of farmer suicides is Maharashtra, with over 1,000 reported in 2006 alone in the Vidarbha region.
- Common reasons for suicide include crop failure due to changing weather/rainfall patterns, high costs of farming inputs, debt, and crop price volatility. Widows and children are often left in difficult financial situations.
- The government of Maharashtra has implemented some schemes to help farmers, but they have had limited success due to lack of farmer input and awareness.
- Amma and her organization have initiated programs to provide vocational training
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This presentation is all about the problems that farmers face in India. About there suicide issues , solutions to them, Government schemes and much more to help farmers and to understand there situation and solutions to there problem
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Farmer suicides have been a major issue in India since the 1990s. The document discusses the key causes of farmer suicides as monsoon failure, high debt, crop failure, lack of irrigation, declining prices of crops coupled with increasing input costs, and poverty. It provides statistics showing that states like Maharashtra and Kerala have seen thousands of farmer suicides annually, with debt being a factor in over 80% of cases and average debt levels of Rs. 50,000. Suggested solutions include more crop insurance, profitable prices for farmers, increased access to credit, and support for inputs.
Farmers suicides in india
Farmers in India face immense challenges including financial difficulties, crop failures due to monsoon variability and lack of irrigation, high interest rates for loans, and increasing costs of farming. As a result, thousands of farmers commit suicide each year - on average 38 suicides per day or one every 30 minutes. The majority of these suicides are by small or medium farmers who are in debt. To address this crisis, experts call for increased access to affordable credit, comprehensive crop insurance, irrigation investments, and programs to provide alternative livelihoods for farmers.
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Farmer suicides have been a major issue in Maharashtra since the 1990s. Some key points:
- The state with the highest number of farmer suicides is Maharashtra, with over 1,000 reported in 2006 alone in the Vidarbha region.
- Common reasons for suicide include crop failure due to changing weather/rainfall patterns, high costs of farming inputs, debt, and crop price volatility. Widows and children are often left in difficult financial situations.
- The government of Maharashtra has implemented some schemes to help farmers, but they have had limited success due to lack of farmer input and awareness.
- Amma and her organization have initiated programs to provide vocational training
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This document discusses the historical reasons for and current causes of farmer suicides in India. It notes that high land taxes and frequent famines under British colonial rule contributed to widespread poverty and frustration among farmers. Today, reasons for farmer suicides include crop failure and debt from drought, floods, use of GM seeds, and economic policies. Southern states have much higher suicide rates than northern states. Government responses including debt relief programs have been ineffective at creating reliable income sources for farmers long-term. Farmer suicide is a global issue associated with stress from mental health, environment, economics, and family problems.
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Farmer suicides are a major issue affecting India's agriculture and food security. Small and marginal farmers who make up 80% of agricultural households are particularly vulnerable. Suicides are often caused by debt from crop failures due to drought, lack of irrigation, rising input costs, and lack of institutional support. A case study of Andhra Pradesh in the 1990s found that economic liberalization reduced state support for agriculture and increased farmer indebtedness, leading to thousands of suicides. Addressing this crisis requires improving access to credit, irrigation, crop insurance, extension services, and alternative livelihoods to help farmers survive difficulties and feel pride in their profession.
Farmers suicide
Indian farmers have been committing suicide at alarming rates due to financial hardship and dependence on monsoon rainfall. Over the period 1997-2005, one farmer committed suicide every 53 minutes in several Indian states. The majority of farmers rely on rainfed agriculture and lack irrigation facilities, leaving them vulnerable when monsoons fail. Most farmers also lack access to institutional financing and instead borrow from private money lenders who charge exorbitantly high interest rates of 48-60% annually. The document recommends providing farmers with more financial support, improved crop insurance, irrigation infrastructure and subsidies to help address the root causes of their distress.
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jaivik kheti ke faayde
खेती में रसायनों के आने से कई लोग यह देखकर भ्रमित हो गए कि वे क्या हासिल कर सकते हैं। पैदावार में विस्फोट हुआ। शुरुआत में, मिट्टी स्वस्थ थी। रासायनिक उर्वरकों से होने वाली कोई भी क्षति शायद ही ध्यान देने योग्य थी। कीटों ने रसायनों के लिए प्रतिरोध विकसित नहीं किया था। प्रौद्योगिकी दुनिया भर में फैल गई क्योंकि इसे कृषि में क्रांति माना जाता था।
Farmer's Suicide in India
Farmers' suicides are a major problem in India. Some key points:
- Indebtedness is the main reason for 93% of farmer suicides. High interest rates from money lenders and crop failures lead to mounting debts.
- Other major causes include lack of irrigation, unpredictable monsoons, rising input costs, and social issues like dowry for daughters.
- On average, 38 Indian farmers commit suicide every day - one every 30 minutes. Suicides have ripple effects on families and communities.
- To prevent further suicides, long term solutions are needed like income guarantees, crop insurance, access to credit, and promoting sustainable agriculture practices. The government must address the root
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India is considered as one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Agriculture is the mother of most of the economies in the world. Much of its influence is on the other sectors - industry and service. India is the second largest in farm output. Hence, India’s economic security continues to be predicated upon the agriculture sector, and the situation is not likely to change in the near future. Even today, the share of agriculture in employment is about 49% of the population, as against around 75% at the time of independence. There are several reasons like vicious cycle of poverty, crops failure, illiteracy, high indebtedness, low level of income, low level technology, Government Policies, addiction to alcohol, domestic affairs, old traditions, pessimistic outlook of farmers etc. are some of the main reasons for agricultural crisis and farmers suicides in India. Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala are the top most five states in India in farmers suicides. The need of the hour is protect our farmers by all means, thus avoiding their suicides and agrarian crisis. This Paper is an attempt to focus attention on causes of agricultural crisis and farmer suicides in India with special reference to Telangana.
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Agriculture in India has historically been dependent on monsoon rains, leading to failures and droughts that cause farmer suicides. The Green Revolution introduced high-yielding seeds and fertilizers in the 1960s, increasing food production but also debt and health issues for farmers. Despite economic reforms, farmers now face global competition and receive little support, resulting in over 100,000 suicides since 1997 as farmers struggle with debt and crop failures in states like Maharashtra. Improving conditions requires greater government support, risk management, and cooperation across sectors.
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- The document analyzes reports on farmer suicides in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, India from 2001-2006.
- It finds the primary causes of suicide were repeated crop failure, rising input costs, and insurmountable debt.
- Recommendations included providing minimum income support, lowering input costs, expanding insurance programs, and increasing access to credit and market information.
- An analysis of 205 suicide cases found most farmers were middle-aged with small landholdings, and spent heavily on education, marriage, and household expenses, leaving them vulnerable to economic shocks.
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The document summarizes several key agricultural problems facing India:
- India has low crop yields for many commodities compared to other countries despite being a large producer, due to factors like reliance on rainfed agriculture and lack of infrastructure.
- The country's agricultural sector is heavily dependent on monsoons, leading to volatility in growth.
- India has a low share of global agricultural export markets compared to its production levels.
- Many Indian farmers face debt, financial distress, and some have even resorted to suicide due to issues like small land holdings and lack of income stability.
- Reforms are needed to boost productivity, support small farmers, and modernize agricultural practices.
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This document discusses the historical reasons for and current causes of farmer suicides in India. It notes that high land taxes and frequent famines under British colonial rule contributed to widespread poverty and frustration among farmers. Today, reasons for farmer suicides include crop failure and debt from drought, floods, use of GM seeds, and economic policies. Southern states have much higher suicide rates than northern states. Government responses including debt relief programs have been ineffective at creating reliable income sources for farmers long-term. Farmer suicide is a global issue associated with stress from mental health, environment, economics, and family problems.
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Farmer suicides are a major issue affecting India's agriculture and food security. Small and marginal farmers who make up 80% of agricultural households are particularly vulnerable. Suicides are often caused by debt from crop failures due to drought, lack of irrigation, rising input costs, and lack of institutional support. A case study of Andhra Pradesh in the 1990s found that economic liberalization reduced state support for agriculture and increased farmer indebtedness, leading to thousands of suicides. Addressing this crisis requires improving access to credit, irrigation, crop insurance, extension services, and alternative livelihoods to help farmers survive difficulties and feel pride in their profession.
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Indian farmers have been committing suicide at alarming rates due to financial hardship and dependence on monsoon rainfall. Over the period 1997-2005, one farmer committed suicide every 53 minutes in several Indian states. The majority of farmers rely on rainfed agriculture and lack irrigation facilities, leaving them vulnerable when monsoons fail. Most farmers also lack access to institutional financing and instead borrow from private money lenders who charge exorbitantly high interest rates of 48-60% annually. The document recommends providing farmers with more financial support, improved crop insurance, irrigation infrastructure and subsidies to help address the root causes of their distress.
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jaivik kheti ke faayde
खेती में रसायनों के आने से कई लोग यह देखकर भ्रमित हो गए कि वे क्या हासिल कर सकते हैं। पैदावार में विस्फोट हुआ। शुरुआत में, मिट्टी स्वस्थ थी। रासायनिक उर्वरकों से होने वाली कोई भी क्षति शायद ही ध्यान देने योग्य थी। कीटों ने रसायनों के लिए प्रतिरोध विकसित नहीं किया था। प्रौद्योगिकी दुनिया भर में फैल गई क्योंकि इसे कृषि में क्रांति माना जाता था।
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Farmers' suicides are a major problem in India. Some key points:
- Indebtedness is the main reason for 93% of farmer suicides. High interest rates from money lenders and crop failures lead to mounting debts.
- Other major causes include lack of irrigation, unpredictable monsoons, rising input costs, and social issues like dowry for daughters.
- On average, 38 Indian farmers commit suicide every day - one every 30 minutes. Suicides have ripple effects on families and communities.
- To prevent further suicides, long term solutions are needed like income guarantees, crop insurance, access to credit, and promoting sustainable agriculture practices. The government must address the root
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India is considered as one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Agriculture is the mother of most of the economies in the world. Much of its influence is on the other sectors - industry and service. India is the second largest in farm output. Hence, India’s economic security continues to be predicated upon the agriculture sector, and the situation is not likely to change in the near future. Even today, the share of agriculture in employment is about 49% of the population, as against around 75% at the time of independence. There are several reasons like vicious cycle of poverty, crops failure, illiteracy, high indebtedness, low level of income, low level technology, Government Policies, addiction to alcohol, domestic affairs, old traditions, pessimistic outlook of farmers etc. are some of the main reasons for agricultural crisis and farmers suicides in India. Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala are the top most five states in India in farmers suicides. The need of the hour is protect our farmers by all means, thus avoiding their suicides and agrarian crisis. This Paper is an attempt to focus attention on causes of agricultural crisis and farmer suicides in India with special reference to Telangana.
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Agriculture in India has historically been dependent on monsoon rains, leading to failures and droughts that cause farmer suicides. The Green Revolution introduced high-yielding seeds and fertilizers in the 1960s, increasing food production but also debt and health issues for farmers. Despite economic reforms, farmers now face global competition and receive little support, resulting in over 100,000 suicides since 1997 as farmers struggle with debt and crop failures in states like Maharashtra. Improving conditions requires greater government support, risk management, and cooperation across sectors.
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- The document analyzes reports on farmer suicides in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, India from 2001-2006.
- It finds the primary causes of suicide were repeated crop failure, rising input costs, and insurmountable debt.
- Recommendations included providing minimum income support, lowering input costs, expanding insurance programs, and increasing access to credit and market information.
- An analysis of 205 suicide cases found most farmers were middle-aged with small landholdings, and spent heavily on education, marriage, and household expenses, leaving them vulnerable to economic shocks.
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The document summarizes several key agricultural problems facing India:
- India has low crop yields for many commodities compared to other countries despite being a large producer, due to factors like reliance on rainfed agriculture and lack of infrastructure.
- The country's agricultural sector is heavily dependent on monsoons, leading to volatility in growth.
- India has a low share of global agricultural export markets compared to its production levels.
- Many Indian farmers face debt, financial distress, and some have even resorted to suicide due to issues like small land holdings and lack of income stability.
- Reforms are needed to boost productivity, support small farmers, and modernize agricultural practices.
Challenges for Indian agriculture and solutions
The presentation takes us through the most pressing challenges being faced by the Indian agriculture today. It also suggests probable solutions to overcome the problems and opportunities being created by social impact organisations.
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Indian agriculture is the backbone of the economy, with 58% of the population depending on it. India ranks second worldwide in farm output and is the leading producer of crops like jute and pulses. The sector has historically contributed around 16% to GDP but this has fallen in recent years. While agricultural production has grown, the rate of growth has only been 2% annually. The government aims to double food grain production in the next decade through new policies and incentives to make India hunger-free and revive the sector's importance to the economy.
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- 2. REASONS FOR FARMERS SUICIDES
- 3. 1. OVER DEPENDENCE ON THE MONSOONS Break down in the meteorological cycle of rainfall. 93% of area under dry land farming. Which means, totally dependent on the rainfall.
- 4. 2. LACK OF PROPER IRRIGATION 98% of farmers having committed suicides had absolutely no irrigation facilities.
- 8. 4. INDEBTEDNESS & RELATED FACTORS Out of 17.64 Lakh farmers only (25.3%) farmers could avail institutional finance in 2005-06. Private money lenders charge high interest rates between 48-60% p.a. Higher rate of interest in the cooperative credit system e.g. up to 12.5% to 14% till last year. cooperative sector brought down their interest rates to 7%, even then the farmers are taking loans from the private individuals.
- 9. 5. EXPENSIVE TECHNOLOGIES It is too risky to adopt expensive technologies.
- 10. 6. UNCERTAINTY OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE IN INDIA
- 11. 7. RISING COSTS OF CULTIVATION The price for inputs started to rise it resulted in the rise in the cost for cultivation.
- 12. 8. NEUTRAL SEEDS The seeds which the private sector brought in are called as neutral seed or dummy seed because it makes the land neutral and moreover it doesn’t support the cycle of repeated sowing.
- 15. “THE UPA GOVERNMENT‟S WAIVER IS NO SOLUTION EVEN FOR THE IMMEDIATE CRISIS LEAVE THE LONG- TERM AGRARIAN PROBLEMS. NOTHING IN THIS BUDGET WILL RAISE FARM INCOMES.” -P. SAINATH
- 16. “THE WAIVER HELPS ONLY IF THE LOAN HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM A GOVERNMENT- BACKED INSTITUTION, BUT MOST FARMERS IN VIDARBHA BORROW FROM MONEYLENDERS AT THE START OF THE SOWING SEASON TO BUY SEEDS.” - SATISH NANDGAONKAR
- 17. “LOAN WAIVER WILL STRENGTHEN BANKING.” - P. CHIDAMBARAM
- 18. “WOUNDS THAT MORAL UNIVERSE. IT TELLS THE FARMER NOT TO BOTHER TO REPAY HIS NEXT LOAN, BECAUSE, WHO KNOWS, ANOTHER PARTY WILL BE IN POWER AND IT TOO WILL CANCEL HIS DEBTS. WHAT MESSAGE DOES THIS SEND TO THE HONEST VILLAGE WOMAN WHO STRUGGLES EVERY WEEK TO REPAY HER LOAN?” - GURCHARAN DAS
- 19. “BAD POLITICS BAD ECONOMICS” - INDIA TODAY
- 20. HAVEN‟T THEY SUGGESTED THAT THESE WERE WRONG POLICIES?
- 21. ECONOMISTS LIKE KEYNES, SMITH, RICARDO, ETC WROTE „ECONOMICS‟ BOOKS NOT FOR FAME OR MONEY BUT TO HELP THEIR RESPECTIVE ECONOMIES. WHAT ARE ECONOMISTS IN INDIA DOING THESE DAYS?
- 23. ON AVERAGE, ONE INDIAN FARMER COMMITTED SUICIDE EVERY 32 MINUTES BETWEEN 1997 AND 2005. SINCE 2002, THIS HAS BECOME ONE SUICIDE EVERY 30 MINUTES.
- 24. ONE FARMER TOOK HIS OR HER LIFE EVERY 53 MINUTES BETWEEN 1997 AND 2005 IN JUST THE STATES OF MAHARASHTRA, ANDHRA PRADESH, KARNATAKA, MADHYA PRADESH AND INCLUDING CHHATTISGARH.
- 25. IN MAHARASHTRA ALONE, THERE WAS ONE SUICIDE EVERY THREE HOURS. IT GOT EVEN WORSE AFTER 2001. IT ROSE TO ONE FARM SUICIDE EVERY 48 MINUTES IN THESE BIG FOUR STATES. THE BIG FOUR HAVE TOGETHER SEEN 89,362 FARMERS‟ SUICIDES BETWEEN 1997 AND 2005, OR 44,102 BETWEEN 2002 AND 2005.
- 26. VIDARBHA REMAINS A GRIM STATISTIC. ONE SUICIDE IN EVERY EIGHT HOURS. MORE THAN HALF OF THOSE WHO COMMITTED SUICIDE WERE BETWEEN 20 AND 45, THEIR MOST PRODUCTIVE YEARS.
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- 43. You got fruit’s to cherish on