Young Farmer Awardee Dies by Suicide in Maharashtra
Kailash Arjun Nagare, a 2020 Young Farmer Award recipient, took his life on March 13, 2025, citing government inaction on irrigation. Source: Times of India, March 13, 2025.
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Latest Farmer Suicide Data (State-Wise)
| Date | State | Count | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Maharashtra | 4,248 | NCRB 2022 Report |
| 2022 | Karnataka | 2,392 | NCRB 2022 Report |
| 2022 | Andhra Pradesh | 917 | NCRB 2022 Report |
| 2022 | Madhya Pradesh | 870 | NCRB 2022 Report |
| 2023-01-01 | Maharashtra | 1,088 | The Hindu (Marathwada) |
| 2025-03-13 | Maharashtra | 1 | Times of India |
| 2025-03-12 | Karnataka | 2 | Hindustan Times |
Last Updated: March 14, 2025
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News & Stories on Farmer Suicides (2022-2025)
Two Die by Suicide Over Loans in Karnataka
A woman and farmer in Hassan and Dharwad died on March 12, 2025, due to financial strain. Source: Hindustan Times, March 12, 2025.
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Second Farmer Suicide at Shambhu Border
Resham Singh’s death on January 9, 2025, intensifies MSP protests. Source: The Quint, January 12, 2025.
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Farmer Suicide in Telangana Over Loans
A farmer in Adilabad took his life on January 18, 2025, due to debt. Source: Hindustan Times, January 18, 2025.
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Telangana Sees 686.5% Drop in Farmer Suicides
Government policies credited for the decline by June 25, 2024. Source: Telangana Today, June 25, 2024.
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1,088 Farmer Suicides in Marathwada 2023
Drought caused significant losses in Marathwada. Source: The Hindu, February 11, 2024.
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Farmer Suicide in Karnataka Over Crop Loss
A farmer in Mysuru ended his life on October 15, 2024, due to crop failure. Source: Deccan Herald, October 15, 2024.
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Karnataka Farmer Suicides Rise in 2022
Over 2,392 cases reported due to drought conditions. Source: The Hindu, December 2022.
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