Nashik: Farmer Dies By Suicide Amid Farming Debt And Financial Difficulties
Nashik: Progressive farmer and former chairman of Khadak Malegaon Cooperative Society, Santu Kachru Rayate (57), from Khadak Malegaon, died by suicide, reportedly amid financial difficulties and mounting farming-related debt. The incident has caused shock and grief among farmers and residents across Niphad taluka. The incident comes amid drought-like conditions in the region, with farmers facing…
In Nashik, Santu Kachru Rayate, a progressive farmer and former chairman of Khadak Malegaon Cooperative Society, took his own life due to financial difficulties and mounting farming-related debt. The tragic incident has left the community in shock and grief, especially given the region's current drought-like conditions. Farmers are grappling with rising production costs, erratic weather, crop diseases, and fluctuations in market prices.
Grape growers, in particular, are experiencing uncertainty in export markets and inadequate returns, exacerbating their financial risks.
A note was discovered in Rayate's pocket, indicating he took the extreme step due to indebtedness and that his family should not bear responsibility. Lasalgaon police are currently investigating the case. Rayate's last rites were conducted at Khadak Malegaon on Sunday (September 27), attended by a large number of villagers, farmers, and citizens.
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