Tag: farmer suicides
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Vidya Dham Samiti: how this NGO for farmers prevents farmer suicides
FARMER suicides is an issue that has long plagued India and is now seeing an increased rate of occurrence. It is estimated that one farmer dies by suicide each hour across India, based on NCRB data released in 2023. Crop failure, debt burden, harsh restrictions and being unable to repay loans are the main reasons…
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World Suicide Prevention Day: 5 NGOs in India that offer support
WORLD Suicide Prevention Day is an annual observance day held on September 10th to raise awareness about suicide and its prevention. The theme for World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 is “creating hope through action” and it underscores the crucial role individuals and organizations play in preventing suicide and providing support to those in crisis. In…
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Snehwan: Breaking the cycle of poverty and child labour for orphans of farmer suicides
In the desolate and drought prone areas of Maharashtra, farmer suicides have become a painfully reality. Although the issue gets sporadic coverage in newspapers the extent of the problem is rarely highlighted. But behind this lies an even graver issue, the silent crisis of those left behind after a farmer dies by suicide. The issue…