More than 800 farmer suicides – up to 30 per week – in 2015 in Marathwada. Harvest losses, drought, and debts are the main causes of this record rate. The Indian government launches a ‘zero suicide’ plan in several regions.
More than 800 farmer suicides – up to 30 per week – in 2015 in Marathwada. Harvest losses, drought, and debts are the main causes of this record rate. The Indian government launches a ‘zero suicide’ plan in several regions.