Maharashtra: More Than Eight Farmers Died By Suicide Every Day Between January 2022 And June 2026, RTI Data Reveals
Mumbai: A total of 13,928 farmers died by suicide between January 2022 and June 2026, according to information reportedly obtained under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The figures, obtained by activist Jeetendra Ghadge, indicated that on an average, more than eight farmers died by suicide every day during the 54 months, The Times of India reported. However, Ghadge has alleged that the state…
Between January 2022 and June 2026, more than eight farmers took their own lives each day in Maharashtra, according to figures obtained through the Right to Information (RTI) Act by activist Jeetendra Ghadge. The Times of India reported the revelation, with Ghadge claiming the state government had failed to provide district-wise data despite multiple requests. Of the 8,945 eligible cases for government financial assistance, 8,650 families received a Rs 1 lakh payout, while 295 families await assistance.
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