FARMER SUICIDES
Some states fight the trend, but still ...
Five States did manage a significant decline in the average number of farm suicides between 2003 and 2010. However, more States have
reported increases over the same period.
P Sainath
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Agriculture
December 2011
SUICIDES IN CHHATISGARH
"Only the idiots are committing suicide"
In Chhatisgarh's Durg district, there is no shortage of farmers who have taken their lives - the district ranks second in the state on this count. But
equally, there is no shortage of those who don't see these suicides.
Chhatisgarh
March 2009
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